Mexican Style Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Mexican Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 red bell peppers, tops cut away and seeds removed; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 green onions, sliced thin; 2 garlic cloves; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 4 ounces chorizo sausage, diced; 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns; 1 bunch cilantro, leaves pulled and chopped; 1 (1 1/2 ounce) packageoriginal taco seasoning; 8 ounces tomato sauce; ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese

Servings: persons

5 red bell peppers, tops cut away and seeds removed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 green onions, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
4 ounces chorizo sausage, diced
1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns
1 bunch cilantro, leaves pulled and chopped
1 (1 1/2 ounce) packageoriginal taco seasoning
8 ounces tomato sauce
½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cut off top of peppers and clean out centers.
3
Brush peppers with 1 tbsp EVOO.
4
Set aside.
5
Heat 2 tbsp EVOO in large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add green onion, garlic & crushed red pepper.
7
Cook 3 minutes, then add diced sausage.
8
Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently until sausage is cooked throughout.
9
Next, add 1 package of Simply Potato hash browns.
10
Stir in taco seasoning.
11
Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown.
12
Reduce heat to low and add tomato sauce.
13
Let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
14
Spoon filling into each of the 5 bell peppers until full.
15
Sprinkle the tops with cojita cheese.
16
Place on shallow greased baking dish in oven for 30 minutes.

352

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 red bell peppers, tops cut away and seeds removed, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 green onions, sliced thin, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Mexican Style Stuffed Bell Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Mexican Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

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