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Irresistible Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers in 6 Simple Steps

Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers
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A delicious and easy-to-make dish of bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mix of ground beef, rice, beans, and cheese, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), tops removed and seeded
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onion and cook until softened.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  5. Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Add cooked rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Mix well and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
  7. Stuff the mixture evenly into the prepared bell peppers.
  8. Place peppers upright in a baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over each pepper.
  10. Bake for 30–35 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, top with fresh cilantro or sour cream before serving.
  • Use any color bell peppers you prefer.

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