Mexicali Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Mexicali Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large sweet red peppers; 2 large sweet yellow peppers; 1/2 pound ground round; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups cooked long-grain rice (cooked without salt or fat); 1 1/4 cups no-salt-added salsa; 1 cup fresh or frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 large sweet red peppers
2 large sweet yellow peppers
1/2 pound ground round
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked long-grain rice (cooked without salt or fat)
1 1/4 cups no-salt-added salsa
1 cup fresh or frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1
Cut tops off peppers; remove and discard seeds and membranes. Trim stems from tops, and discard stems. Chop pepper tops; set aside. Arrange pepper shells in an 11- x 7- x 1 1/2-inch baking dish. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap, and vent. Microwave at HIGH 7 minutes, rotating dish a quarter-turn every 2 minutes. Set aside.
2
Combine meat, onion, garlic, and chopped pepper in a large nonstick skillet; cook over medium heat until meat is browned, stirring until it crumbles. Drain, if necessary.
3
Add rice and next 3 ingredients. Cook until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro. Spoon meat mixture evenly into pepper shells; place shells in an 8-inch square baking dish. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes; sprinkle evenly with cheese, and bake 5 additional minutes or until cheese melts.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large sweet red peppers, 2 large sweet yellow peppers, 1/2 pound ground round, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexicali Stuffed Peppers falls under the General 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.

Mexicali Stuffed Peppers

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