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Southwest Stuffed Peppers

Name: Southwest Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

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Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022

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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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 and 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.

Southwest Stuffed Peppers

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