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Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Mexican themed stuffed peppers with taco seasoned beef, quinoa, beans, corn, tomatoes and plenty of melted cheese!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 10m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 50 min👤 kevin📖 closetcooking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring the water and quinoa to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has all been absorbed, about ⏱️ 15 minutes, before letting it sit, covered, for ⏱️ 5 minutes, and then letting it cool.
water1 cupcup water1/2
2
Meanwhile cook the beef and onions in a large pan over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, before draining off any excess grease.
ground beef1 poundonion, diced1
3
Add the taco seasoning and water, mix, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has cooked off.
taco seasoning (or one package)1 tablespoonwater1 cupcup water1/2
4
Mix the meat, quinoa, beans, corn and tomatoes and stuff it into the peppers.
corn1 cupdiced tomatoes (or 1 cup salsa)1 (14.5 ounce) can
5
Spread the enchilada sauce over the bottom of one of more baking pans, place the peppers in and sprinkle on the cheese.
enchilada sauce (or 1 (14.5 ounce) can enchilada sauce) (optional)1 cupcheese (cheddar and/or monterey jack), shredded2 cups
6
Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the cheese has melted, the peppers are tender and the sauce is bubbling, about ⏱️ 30-40 minutes.
cheese (cheddar and/or monterey jack), shredded2 cups
7
Serve the stuffed peppers in a bed of the sauce, topped with the roasted jalapeno crema with the pico de gallo and guacamole on the side.
pico de gallo (with and without jalapenos)1 cupguacamole (with and without jalapenos)1 cup
Nutrition Facts
calories
Calories 460
fat Content
Fat 26g
fiber Content
Fiber 8g
sugar Content
Sugars 10g
sodium Content
Sodium 880mg
protein Content
Protein 24g
trans Fat Content
Trans 1g
cholesterol Content
Cholesterol 79mg
carbohydrate Content
Carbs 33g
saturated Fat Content
Saturated 12g
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