Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell peppers stuffed with Mexican style ground beef, rice, cheddar cheese, and kidney bean mixture. Simmered and garnished with additional cheese.
Ingredients -
2 medium Green Bell Peppers, cut lengthwise, stems and seeds removed
Boiling salted Water
1 (8 ounces) can Kidney Beans, drain reserving liquid
1/4 pound Ground Beef
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 tablespoon Oil
3/4 teaspoon Salt
3/4 cup Minute Rice
¼ cup + 6 tablespoons grated Cheddar Cheese
1 (8 ounces) can Stewed Tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
 
Preparation:

1. Cook bell peppers in boiling salted water for 10 minutes or until just tender.

2. Drain in colander and set aside.

3. Add water to reserved kidney bean juice to make ¾ cup.

4. In small skillet, brown beef in oil and chili powder.

5. Pour in kidney bean and water mixture.

6. Add salt to skillet.

7. Bring to a boil.

8. Stir in minute rice. Cover and simmer over low 5 minutes.

9. Stir in 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese.

10. Spoon ground beef mixture into pepper halves.

11. Add stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, and chili powder to skillet.

12. Place stuffed peppers in skillet. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese

13. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.

 



Cooking Tip
Ground Beef
Choose a low fat ground beef to avoid all the excess fatty liquid that will result from cooking.

Cooking Tip
Chili Powder
Add additional chili powder or finely diced jalapeno pepper for extra heat in this dish.