Description
Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef are a delightful dish that combines vibrant flavors and hearty textures, perfect for family dinners or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (mixed colors: green, red, orange)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (150 g) corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 can (14.5 oz or 410 g) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the bell peppers and slice the tops off, removing the seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until the beef is browned.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes into the beef mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each bell pepper, packing it tightly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the top of each stuffed pepper.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- For a vegetarian option, replace the ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tex-Mex, Stuffed Peppers, Ground Beef, Family Dinner, Colorful Dish