SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER STUFFED PEPPERS
Our Test Kitchen staff put a zesty twist on a dinnertime staple with this colorful main course. Garlic, chili powder, cumin and more season the pepper's ground beef so well, you won't even miss the salt.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, red pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in 1/2 cup tomatoes, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Cut green peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Spoon about 1/3 cup beef mixture into each pepper half. , Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender and filling is heated through. , Top with the remaining tomatoes. Garnish with sour cream, cheese, green onions and grape tomatoes if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Kailla Sakil
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. The peppers were tender and the filling was flavorful.
Jesinta Njeri
[email protected]These stuffed peppers were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Diana Sandoval
[email protected]I thought the recipe was a bit too spicy, but I was able to tone it down by using less chili powder.
Elgar Musonda
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the filling.
Aahlia Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the peppers and they didn't even realize they were eating healthy.
Krystal Lambert
[email protected]The peppers were a little undercooked for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I'll try cooking them for a few minutes longer next time.
Marius Duna
[email protected]I would definitely make this recipe again. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and beans.
ahmed hadjaidji
[email protected]These peppers were so good! I loved the combination of the sweet peppers, the savory filling, and the melted cheese.
Hamdan Malik
[email protected]I thought the recipe was a bit bland. I added some extra chili powder and cumin to the filling and it was much better.
Abhinandan Saxena
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I especially liked the addition of the corn and black beans, which added a nice sweetness and texture to the filling.
nixon neiko
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The peppers are always tender and the filling is flavorful and satisfying.
Umar Karriem
[email protected]These stuffed peppers were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the delicious combination of flavors and textures.