Tamale Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Tamale Style Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 green peppers; 1 c. chopped fresh tomatoes; 1/4 c. yellow corn meal; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 c. chopped onions; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 2 Tbsp. chili powder (to taste); 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; salt to taste; 1 c. cooked corn (cut from cob or else canned, drained whole kernel corn); 1/2 c. grated Cheddar

Servings: persons

4 green peppers
1 c. chopped fresh tomatoes
1/4 c. yellow corn meal
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. chili powder (to taste)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
salt to taste
1 c. cooked corn (cut from cob or else canned, drained whole kernel corn)
1/2 c. grated Cheddar

1
Split peppers lengthwise.
2
Remove and discard seeds and veins. Drop in pan of boiling water. When water returns to boil, drain peppers.
3
Put tomatoes in saucepan and cook about 3 minutes, stirring and breaking up lumps. Add corn meal; stir constantly. Let cook over low heat about 10 minutes. Stir often to prevent lumps.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in saucepan.
5
Add onion and garlic. Stir until onion wilts.
6
Add beef and chop with heavy metal spoon. Add the spices, salt and pepper.
7
Add tomato and corn meal mixture.
8
Blend well. Place mixture in the pepper halves. Sprinkle with the grated Cheddar cheese. Bake 30 minutes in preheated 350u00b0 oven, uncovered.

644

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 green peppers, 1 c. chopped fresh tomatoes, 1/4 c. yellow corn meal, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tamale Style 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!

Tamale Style Stuffed Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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