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Mexican Stuffed Peppers for Two

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

1 HR 10 MIN

Servings

2 Servings

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!

Ingredients

  • 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

    Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 400ºF.

  2. Step 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. Step 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. Step 4

    Add 1/2 cup cheese to meat mixture; stir. Spoon into peppers; top with remaining cheese. Cover.

  5. Step 5

    Bake 35 to 40 min. or until peppers are tender. Serve with sauce from baking dish.

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