Healthy Southwestern Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Healthy Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large bell peppers, I like red or orange; 1 lb lean ground beef/ 93% or leaner; 1 packet knorr brand spanish rice; 1 1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1 1/2 cup black beans, fresh or canned; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped; 1 dried ancho pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp smoked spanish paprika

Servings: persons

8 large bell peppers, I like red or orange
1 lb lean ground beef/ 93% or leaner
1 packet knorr brand spanish rice
1 1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 1/2 cup black beans, fresh or canned
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
1 dried ancho pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked spanish paprika

1
Soak the ancho pepper in the hottest tap water.
2
Cover entire chili.
3
Let soak 15 minutes to rehydrate.
4
Wash and dry peppers.
5
Cut the very top off and remove seeds.
6
Be careful to leave pepper whole.
7
Prepare Spanish rice according to package directions.
8
Remove ancho from water after the 15 minutes.
9
Cut off stem and cut lengthwise.
10
Remove seeds.
11
Now give it a medium dice cut.
12
Set aside.
13
In a large skillet over medium heat add oil.
14
Add beef to pan and sprinkle with the salt.
15
Brown beef until no pink shows.
16
Break beef apart in skillet to resemble a crumbly texture.
17
Remove from heat.
18
In the same pan, Saute the onions for 4 minutes.
19
Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
20
Turn off heat.
21
Mix in the beef to the pan and add corn, beans, diced ancho pepper, cooked rice, chili powder and paprika.
22
In a small roasting dish add whole peppers.
23
Place them close together so they will stand up.
24
Fill each pepper with the meat mixture.
25
Cover with tin foil and bake at 350F fahrenheit in a preheated oven.
26
Cook covered for 30 minutes.
27
Recipe by taylor68too.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large bell peppers, I like red or orange, 1 lb lean ground beef/ 93% or leaner, 1 packet knorr brand spanish rice, 1 1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed, and more.

Yes, Healthy Southwestern Stuffed Peppers falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Southwestern Stuffed Peppers

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