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Stuffed Mexican Bell Peppers

May 5, 2017

Cinco de Mayo is an important day in my life. Not only is it the day that I met my husband (see post here), but growing up in a little West Texas town allowed me to have a lifetime of Mexican-American influence in my life (see post here). So today we’re celebrating alongside everyone else with our queso blanco, these Stuffed Mexican Bell Peppers, and our (virgin for me) margaritas!!

Stuffed bell peppers have been always a well-received dish in our house. They’re nutritious and filling and versatile, plus they heat up well the next day. And with this dish, anything goes! Use wild rice, white rice, brown rice, or quinoa (I’ve even seen cous cous!), and any sort of protein and/or veggies you prefer.

This recipe seasons cooked ground beef, onions, and bell peppers with chili powder, oregano, basil, salt and pepper, then gets mixed in with cooked brown rice, rotel, tomato sauce, and seasoned bread crumbs. Stuff bell peppers with the meat/rice mixture, sprinkle with cheese, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Stuffed Mexican Bell Peppers
2017-05-05 10:07:00
Serves 6
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
55 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
55 min
Ingredients
  1. 6 large bell peppers
  2. 2 tbsp olive oil
  3. 1 tsp oregano
  4. 1 tsp basil
  5. 1/2 tsp chili powder
  6. 2 tsp coarse kosher salt
  7. freshly ground black pepper
  8. 1 small onion, diced
  9. 3-4 garlic cloves, diced
  10. 1 lb. ground beef
  11. 1 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (cold, leftover rice works great)
  12. 1 14 oz can Rotel
  13. 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  14. 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  15. 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  16. splash of chicken broth (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. Remove tops from bell peppers. Remove all stems, seeds, and membranes, then dice the bell pepper tops and set aside.
  3. In a large pot, bring water to a boil, then add the 6 bell peppers to the pot and let boil for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add onions and bell peppers. Saute for 4-5 minutes, until onions and peppers are tender, then add garlic. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring often, then add in the ground beef. Cook until no longer pink. Drain. Add the salt, black pepper, chili powder, oregano, and basil, stir, then add in the brown rice, rotel, tomato sauce, and bread crumbs. Taste and adjust seasonings. (Optional: If dry, add a splash of chicken broth.)
  5. Place the bell peppers in a baking pan. Fill with meat mixture, top with cheese, cover with aluminum foil (spraying the bottom of the aluminum foil with a little bit of nonstick spray helps the cheese not stick to the foil1).
  6. Bake covered for 25-30 minutes.
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  1. Archana says

    May 5, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    Such a pretty looking dish! Happy Cinco de Mayo!!

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    • Jasmine says

      May 5, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      Thank you so much, Archana! Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  2. Monika says

    May 5, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    This is a fabulous sounding and looking dish, and I love that you used brown rice instead of white – makes it even more healthy! Thank you for sharing with FF:)

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    • Jasmine says

      May 5, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      Thank you, Monika! Some times those little tweaks go a long way. Have a wonderful weekend!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Megala says

    May 6, 2017 at 7:04 am

    Looks stunning!

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    • Jasmine says

      May 8, 2017 at 9:22 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. the happiest pixel says

    May 6, 2017 at 7:49 am

    This is yummy, my happy pixel!! I’ll try to make it using tofu instead I love stuffed peppers, I made my own recipe a few monts ago: https://thehappiestpixel.wordpress.com/2016/11/04/spinach-cheese-stuffed-peppers/?frame-nonce=ce98a9cc6d
    Love, thp

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    • Jasmine says

      May 8, 2017 at 9:22 am

      I’ll have to check it out!! Thank you!!

      Reply
  5. sarahgiebens says

    May 8, 2017 at 6:31 am

    This looks really yummy!

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    • Jasmine says

      May 8, 2017 at 9:22 am

      Thank you, Sarah!

      Reply
  6. Rhonda Sittig says

    May 13, 2017 at 9:19 pm

    My mom made stuffed peppers Jasmine! These look like you’ve taken them to a whole new delicious level!! thanks! Happy Happy First Mothers Day to you!!! hugs hugs!

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    • Jasmine says

      May 23, 2017 at 9:15 am

      Thank you so much, dear Rhonda!! It was a great first Mother’s Day!! I hope you had a wonderful one, as well, and felt so loved!

      Reply
      • Rhonda Sittig says

        May 25, 2017 at 2:43 pm

        Hi Jasmine– yep, went up on Mother’s Day and spent a week with all our kids up there– sweet times– lots of story book reading and park days with grand-kids! I’m wondering how you are feeling, not too much longer to wait! So much to look forward to… hugs from here.

        Reply
  7. Rachel says

    May 18, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    These just made smile. Like a beautiful rainbow of glorious yumminess. Perfect, my friend!

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    • Jasmine says

      May 30, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Thank you, Rach!

      Reply
  8. samthegriff says

    June 3, 2017 at 2:53 am

    Ohhhhhhh my absolute favourite!!! This is my go-to at ANY restaurant/cafe

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    • Jasmine says

      June 3, 2017 at 8:10 am

      So good!!!

      Reply
  9. Judy says

    July 8, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    It was delicious!! Thanks Jasmine!

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      July 8, 2017 at 8:43 pm

      ❤❤❤

      Reply

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