SOUTHWEST STUFFED PEPPERS

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We put a quick and zesty twist on a dinnertime staple with this colorful main course. Garlic, chili powder, cumin and more season the ground beef perfectly. Serve this impressive and fuss-free dish tonight! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-3/4 cups chopped seeded tomatoes, divided
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups water, divided
4 medium green peppers
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped
4 grape tomatoes, halved, optional

Steps:

  • In a large 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 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. , Meanwhile, cut green peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place in an ungreased shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; add remaining water. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain; fill each pepper half with 1/3 cup beef mixture. , Top with the remaining tomatoes. Garnish with sour cream, cheese, green onions and grape tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Masab Shah
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Shazeeb Khan
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I loved these stuffed peppers! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Fares Riad
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These stuffed peppers were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. I would definitely make them again, but I would use less chili powder next time.


Myrna Garcia
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I made these stuffed peppers last night and they were amazing! The flavors were perfect and the peppers were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Kenneth Ebuka
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Thapelo Phadishi
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I'm a vegetarian so I used lentils instead of beef for the filling. It turned out great! The peppers were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Abuhanif
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I made these stuffed peppers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Georgina Xen
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These stuffed peppers were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more seasoning next time. Otherwise, they were easy to make and turned out well.


Jamilu Kalifa
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Crispus Muthee
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I'm not a fan of bell peppers, but these were actually really good! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Hzrat Ali
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Zoyaa Zaheer
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I'm a vegetarian so I used lentils instead of beef for the filling. It turned out great! The peppers were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasir Zaki
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I made these stuffed peppers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Malik Sharafat
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These stuffed peppers were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more seasoning next time. Otherwise, they were easy to make and turned out well.


Fakhar Butt
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I was looking for a new stuffed pepper recipe and this one did not disappoint! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Ayla Wiċċe
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These peppers were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The flavors were incredible and the peppers were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Saon Pk
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of ground beef and sausage for the filling and it was delicious. I also added a bit of diced jalapeno for some extra spice. Will definitely make these again!


Chakra Bahadur DHAMI
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I'm not a huge fan of bell peppers, but these were actually really good! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


TRIZKITZ BIZKITZ
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it was still very flavorful. I also added a bit of extra cheese to the top. Will definitely make this again!


Manasseh Madi Musa
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These stuffed peppers were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.