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Mexican Stuffed Pepper
Mexican Stuffed Peppers is a low carb (keto) dinner recipe of seasoned beef, cauliflower rice, and cheese, baked in bright bell peppers.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Mexican stuffed peppers, stuffed peppers, Taco-stuffed bell peppers, Tex-Mex stuffed peppers
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
Total Time 55 minutes minutes
Servings 8
Calories 376kcal
- 4 large Bell peppers mix of red, orange, or yellow
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Yellow onion diced
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 1 cup Cooked Spanish rice
- 1/2 cup Black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup Corn drained
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese divided
Cook the Spanish rice according to package instructions.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cut 4 bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seed and ribs. Please the peppers in a casserole dish and fill with enough water to cover the botter.
In a large skillet over medium high heat add olive oil,chopped onions, and ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned. Approximately 5-7 minutes.
Drain grease and add the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes and green chilies. Stir so that meat is fully coated and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
In a large bowl combine cooked meat, cooke daspanish rice, black beans, corn, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each bell pepper half pressing it down slightly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Cover casserole dish and place in oven to bake for 20-30 minutes, or until bell peppers are tender.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving: 1stuffed pepper half | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3446IU | Vitamin C: 114mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 3mg