Stuffed Bell Peppers with a Mexican Flair
Ingredients Needed
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1 pound ground beef
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¾ cup water
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1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 cup white rice
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1 cup water
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1 ½ cups chunky salsa
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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3 large green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
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1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
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1 (14.5 ounce) package nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips (such as Doritos®)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring until browned and crumbled, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add 3/4 cup of water and taco seasoning to the beef, stirring to combine, and simmer until the water evaporates, about 5 minutes.
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In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook rice, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water, salsa, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has absorbed, around 15 minutes. Stir the beef mixture into the rice.
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Stuff each bell pepper with layers of the beef-rice mixture, topping each layer with Mexican cheese and crushed nacho cheese chips. Repeat the layering, finishing with a top layer of cheese. Place the stuffed peppers in a 9x9-inch baking dish.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 862 | Calories |
| 47g | Fat |
| 80g | Carbs |
| 31g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 862 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 47g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat 17g | 83% |
| Cholesterol 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium 1492mg | 65% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 22% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 31g | 61% |
| Vitamin C 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium 390mg | 30% |
| Iron 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium 739mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5