I made stuffed peppers with chicken once and the family gobbled them up, so I figured I would switch it up and try a different recipe. This one used ground beef instead, but it was just as big of a hit. I’m thinking we’re officially a stuffed pepper loving family. Now I’m off to think about what else I can shove into a pepper and call dinner…
Ingredients
1 cup cooked white rice
4 green onions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1/2 pound ground beef {I used Zaycon beef}
1 cup frozen corn
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 {4.5 oz} can chopped green chilies or 1 sweet pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup grated cheese {I used a blend of cheddar and mozzarella}
4 large sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs and seeds removed
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup sour cream {optional}
Directions
Heat oven to 375 F. In a large skillet, brown beef with scallion whites about 5 minutes or until beef is cooked through. Stir in rice, corn, beans, chilies, cumin, 1/2 cup of the cheese, and salt and pepper to taste
Place bell peppers, cut-side up, in a 9×13 baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of the dish. Scoop beef mixture evenly into the bell peppers and tightly cover the dish with foil. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until peppers are soft. Uncover, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes.
Top with sour cream and remaining green onions, and serve. Enjoy!
ilona says
I love the idea of adding corn and black beans …
Paula says
I sub in quinoa for the meat and rice and omit the cheese for a vegan meal.
Nancy says
I don’t use peppers – but I stuff Portabello mushrooms with all my favorite pizza toppings. I broild both sides of the mushrooms first and then stuff and top with cheese. Bet it would work with peppers too. all the flavors of pizza without all the carbs!
Helen in Meridian says
I use bulgar wheat instead of rice. Have done this for 40 years. Now that I am trying other grains, I will have to try quinoa and other things like the mushrooms. Mine is just sorta like spanish rice only I use bulgar and stuff them in peppers.
debbie says
Stuffed peppers also do well in the Crock Pot!
marylee says
Has anyone tried freezing the stuffed peppers and then cooking from frozen just as directed in this recipe.
Tammy Harbaugh says
My husband and I use this and stuff peppers and zucchini, use it on top of taco salads, and we could eat it by itself. It is wonderful!
Tammy Harbaugh says
Is there any way you can tell me the nutritional information on this recipe. We love these peppers. Because of health issues, I need to make note of the nutritional values, especially the fiber content. I would appreciate it.