Description
Discover how to make delicious Healthy Mexican Style Stuffed Peppers with this easy recipe. Packed with flavor and nutrients, these peppers are a must-try!
Ingredients
- – 6 bell peppers (about 900g), any color
- – 1 Tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- – 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- – 2 cloves garlic, minced
- – 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- – 1 1/2 tsp (8 ml) chili powder
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) cumin
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano
- – 1/2 tsp (3 ml) salt
- – 1 15 oz (425 g) can diced tomatoes
- – 1 1/2 cups (360ml) salsa, divided
- – 1 1/2 cups (360ml) cooked brown rice (180g uncooked)
- – 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen corn
- – 1 15 oz (425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- – 2 Tbsp (30ml) chopped cilantro + more for topping
- – 1 cup (120g) shredded beef cheese, or cheese of your choice
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F to heat up.
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the inner ribs and seeds. Put them aside.
- In a large pan on medium heat, pour some olive oil and cook the onion and garlic until they release their aroma, which should take around 3 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until it breaks apart and turns slightly brown, discarding any extra liquid as needed. Mix in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt, continuing to cook until the beef is fully browned and cooked through.
- Incorporate the diced tomatoes, 1 cup of salsa (keep 1/2 cup aside for later), brown rice, corn, black beans, and cilantro into the beef mixture. Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is warmed up.
- Evenly distribute the beef and rice mixture into each bell pepper, placing them in a 9×13-inch baking dish, then drizzle the reserved salsa over each pepper.
- Pour about one cup of water into the bottom of the dish to aid in steaming the peppers, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for roughly 35 minutes until the peppers are soft. Take off the foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with extra cilantro, serve, and savor the dish!
Notes
- Opt for low-sodium diced tomatoes and salsa to reduce sodium content.
- Consider using ground turkey or chicken for a healthier filling option.
- Add diced zucchini or spinach to boost nutritional value, experiment with cheese varieties for unique flavor.
