Lauren'S Mexican Stuffed Red Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Lauren'S Mexican Stuffed Red Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise; 2 large tomatoes, sliced; 1 lb ground beef; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large onion, diced; 6 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon mild california chili powder; 3 large eggs, scrambled; 2 cups cooked rice; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

6 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, diced
6 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon mild california chili powder
3 large eggs, scrambled
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup water

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and start the rice cooking (you'll need 2 cups after cooking).
2
Arrange tomato slices across bottom of large, shallow baking dish; very lightly sprinkle with salt.
3
Wash bell peppers and cut in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place halves in baking dish so that each sits on a tomato slice; very lightly sprinkle with salt.
4
Cook the hamburger over med-high heat with 1 tsp salt, onions and garlic; remove grease; add cumin and chili powder.
5
Cook the eggs (scrambled).
6
Combine the cooked eggs, cooked rice, cheese and hamburger mixture; spoon into each bell pepper half. (Optional: add an additional coating of cheese on top).
7
Refrigerate until ready to bake (within 2 days).
8
When ready to bake, pour 1/2 cup water into bottom of baking pan (don't pour directly onto tomatoes or bell peppers) and then cover entire pan tightly with aluminum foil.
9
Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

1249

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 6 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, 2 large tomatoes, sliced, 1 lb ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lauren'S Mexican Stuffed Red Bell 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.

Lauren'S Mexican Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

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