Description
Delicious bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, corn, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked rice (brown, white, or cauliflower)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prep your peppers by slicing the tops off and removing seeds and membranes.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the beef with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add diced tomatoes and corn, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the cooked rice and mix thoroughly.
- Stuff each pepper with the beef-rice mixture, pressing down gently.
- Top with cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, removing foil for the last 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, top with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, southwestern, bell peppers, easy recipe, baking