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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Here's how you make Mexican Stuffed Peppers
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 50m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 6 (684 grams) bell peppers (green, red or yellow peppers)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 1/2 cup salsa, divided
  • 1 can (4 ounce) green chillies
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (sharp)
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream (for topping, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped (fresh, for topping, optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove seeds.

  • Step 2: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and boil peppers for 3 minutes; drain and rinse peppers in cold water, gently pat dry and set aside.(Skip this step if you prefer a crunchy pepper)

  • Step 3: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain

  • Step 4: Stir in the rice, 1 cup of the salsa, chillies, chili powder and salt.

  • Step 5: Spoon mixture into peppers.

  • Step 6: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Step 7: Place stuffed peppers upright in a 13” x 9” baking dish coated with non-stick spray.

  • Step 8: Add 1/4 cup water and bake for 45 minutes, until heated through.

  • Step 9: Sprinkle with cheese and top with remaining salsa.

  • Step 10: Bake for a few minutes longer, until cheese is melted.

  • Step 11: Top with sour cream and sprinkle with chives.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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