Mexican Stuffed Peppers for Two
1 Hr(s) 10 Min(s)
30 Min(s) Prep
40 Min(s) Cook
Watch now to see how to cook Mexican Stuffed Peppers for Two! Add a zip of flavor to these Mexican peppers for two with chunky salsa and taco seasoning!
What You Need
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2 servings
Original recipe yields 2 servings
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 1-oz. pkg.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1-1/4 cups water, divided
1 small tomato, chopped
1/2 cup instant white rice, uncooked
2 large red peppers
1/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
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Let's Make It
1
Heat oven to 400ºF.
2
Brown meat with onions in skillet on medium heat. Stir in taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove half the meat mixture; cool, then refrigerate or freeze for another use.
3
Stir 1/2 cup of the remaining water into remaining seasoned meat in skillet. Add tomatoes; mix well. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, cut tops off peppers; discard tops and seeds. Mix salsa and remaining water in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Stand peppers in baking dish.
4
Add 1/2 cup cheese to meat mixture; stir. Spoon into peppers; top with remaining cheese. Cover.
5
Bake 35 to 40 min. or until peppers are tender. Serve with sauce from baking dish.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Variation
Prepare using extra-lean ground beef and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese.
Tip 2
Creative Leftovers
Reheat leftover meat mixture, then use to make your favorite tacos, tostadas or nachos.
Tip 3
Special Extra
Garnish with 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Tip 4
How to Prevent Peppers from Tipping Over in Baking Dish
Use sharp knife to cut a thin slice off bottom of each pepper before standing in baking dish to fill.
Nutrition
Calories
520
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g
29%
Saturated Fat 12g
60%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 95mg
32%
Sodium 1020mg
44%
Total Carbohydrates 45g
16%
Dietary Fiber 8g
29%
Sugars 12g
24%
Protein 30g
60%
Vitamin A
190%
Vitamin C
240%
Calcium
4%
Iron
20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
2 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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