Stuffed Peppers
Utilizing late summer produce, this classic stuffed peppers recipe packs a range of flavors into individual serving shells. Ground beef, jalapeños, onions, corn, and beans to create a textured filling. Customizable and fun to assemble, this recipe is perfect for any gathering.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 274kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 15-oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen or canned sweet corn thawed and drained
- 1 15-oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or cheddar)
Instructions
- Prepare the peppers. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the peppers in half from the stem to the bottom. Remove the pith and seeds and set the peppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet or baking dish cut-side up. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and roast in the oven until they are slightly softened, 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and set the peppers aside.
- Prepare the filling. Brown the beef, onions, and jalapeño in a large skillet over medium heat. Break the meat into small pieces until it is fully cooked and the onion is translucent, 6-8 minutes. Add the salt, chili powder, cumin, and dried oregano. Stir and add the black beans, corn, tomato sauce, and cooked quinoa. Stir and bring the mixture to a simmer. Remove from the heat, add the lime juice, and mix to combine.
- Fill and bake. Divide the filling among the prepared peppers, mounding as needed. Pepper sizes vary, and all the filling may not be required. Store any extra filling in the refrigerator. Top with the shredded cheese and return to the preheated 425°F oven. Bake until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown, 10-12 minutes.
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Notes
An initial par-bake of the peppers is essential for the recipe. They take longer to bake than the rest of the ingredients and need time to soften and become more tender.
This recipe can use any percentage of ground beef. If a fattier mix is used, be sure to drain off any additional liquid that gathers in the pan.
Turn on the broiling setting for the last minute or two of the final baking. This will help melt and brown the cheese on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 274kcal
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