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Stuffed bell peppers filled with ground meat, diced tomatoes, and melted cheese, served on a dark plate.
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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
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 376kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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