Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe Rating 0

Cooking green pepper halves in the microwave not only cuts down the cooking time but it keeps the kitchen cooler.

This recipe is:

Quick

0
  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • Email
[X]

Rate Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
5 20 25

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
  • 1 cup cooked long grain rice
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 large green peppers
  • 1 cup water
  • Roasted sweet red pepper strips, optional

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the next eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut green peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place in an ungreased shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; fill each pepper half with 1/2 cup meat mixture. Garnish with red pepper strips if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: 2 stuffed pepper halves equals 317 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 1,250 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers in Weeknight Cooking Made Easy Annual 2005, p10

Full-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.

Taste of Home

Featured Videos

  • Stuffed Peppers

    Make this in season vegetable the star with this delicious stuffed pepper recipe. The stuffing blends perfectly with the spicy peppers and is sure to be a family favorite.

Mrs. Holiday

Enter your holiday recipe and audition video now and you could win $50,000 and become a Taste of Home ambassador!

Learn More >

Follow Us on Pinterest!

Did you know that Taste of Home is on Pinterest? Be sure to check out our boards for even more delicious inspiration.

Follow Us >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers (0)

Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Cuban-Style Stuffed Peppers

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT