Southwest Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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We put a quick and zesty twist on a dinnertime staple with this colorful main course. Garlic, chili powder, cumin and more season the ground beef perfectly. Serve this impressive and fuss-free dish tonight! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Southwest Stuffed Peppers Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 2/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-3/4 cups chopped seeded tomatoes, divided
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups water, divided
  • 4 medium green peppers
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 4 grape tomatoes, halved, optional

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, red pepper, onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup tomatoes, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Gradually stir in 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut green peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place in an ungreased shallow 3 qt. microwave-safe dish; add remaining water. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain; fill each pepper half with 1/3 cup beef mixture.
  • Top with the remaining tomatoes. Garnish with sour cream, cheese, green onions and grape tomatoes if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

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

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 278 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 138 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Originally published as Southwest Stuffed Peppers in Meals in Minutes Recipe Cards , p23

Tip

Seeding Tomatoes

Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juicy tomatoes in all types of recipes. It's usually not necessary to remove the seeds from tomatoes before using. But for some recipes, seeding the tomatoes can improve the dish's appearance or eliminate excess moisture. For example, it's not important to seed tomatoes when preparing a tossed salad. But it's nice to remove the seeds when making creamy tomato soup to ensure a smooth texture. And using seeded tomatoes when assembling a casserole can prevent it from becoming watery. To remove the seeds from a tomato, cut it in half horizontally and remove the stem. Holding a tomato half over a bowl or sink, scrape out seeds with a small spoon or squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Then slice or dice as directed in the recipe.

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Reviewed on May. 18, 2011 by stellargldns

Very good!


Reviewed on May. 09, 2011 by sharluvs2cook

What a nice change for stuffed peppers...I think we actually preferred stuffed peppers this way than the traditional way...I didn't have fresh tomatoes on hand so I used canned diced tomatoes & that worked well...I will definitely be making this again (especially since it was a hit with my husband too!)


Reviewed on May. 06, 2011 by jbillitti

Based on Liz's review, I substituted a can of Mild RoTel diced tomatoes & green chilies for the fresh tomatoes. It really "kicked it up a notch"! I also added some leftover Spanish rice; instead of the garnishes recommended, I sprinkled grated Mexican cheese combo on top and microwaved for approx. 30 sec. to melt. It was very yummy and I will make it again ~ as modified ~.


Reviewed on May. 05, 2011 by Liz21078

These werent too bad, needs something...cant put my finger on it. We did enjoy them, however Im not sure if I would make them again.

 
 
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