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Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers

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These Tex-Mex stuffed peppers are a flavorful fusion of Mexican and American cuisines, packed with seasoned ground beef, rice, black beans, and cheese, then baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add cooked rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with chilies. Mix well and cook for 5 more minutes.
  6. Place bell pepper halves in a baking dish, cut side up.
  7. Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each pepper half.
  8. Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
  9. Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and peppers are tender.
  10. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian option.
  • Adjust spice level by adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
  • Peppers can be pre-cooked for softer texture.

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