Tex-Mex Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers
These Tex-Mex Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers are packed with a flavorful mixture of seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, corn, and cheese, all baked inside tender bell peppers. It's a hearty and satisfying meal with a kick.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Baking dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4-6 large Bell Peppers
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Cooked Rice
- 1 can Canned Black Beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can Canned Corn drained
- 1/2 medium Onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 1/2 cup Salsa mild or medium
- Salt and Pepper To taste
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese Monterey Jack or Mexican blend, for mixing in and topping
- Cilantro Fresh, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash bell peppers, slice off tops, remove seeds and membranes. Trim bottoms for stability if needed.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef, drain grease, then sauté chopped onion for 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in cooked rice, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, salsa, and half of the shredded cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish, stuff peppers with filling, top with remaining cheese, and add 1/2 cup water or broth to the dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes with foil, then remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is golden.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling or use a hot salsa.