

Rating: No votes
Preparation time: 20 min.
Cooking time: 35 min.
Ideal condiment: bean burritos
Shopping List: Cheddar cheese, ground beef, bell peppers, taco seasoning mix
Food items that are probably in your frig!
White rice, onion
4 green bell peppers
1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
SERVES 4
Preheat oven to 350'F. Cut 1/4 inch from tops of bell peppers. Scoop out seeds and membranes; discard.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add beef and onion. Cook, stirring, until beef is brown and crumbly, about 5 minutes; drain fat.
Prepare taco seasoning mix according to package directions; add to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add rice; mix well. Cook for 3 minutes longer.
Spoon beef mixture into peppers. Place in a baking dish. Add 1/4 inch of water to dish; cover. Bake for 20 minutes; uncover. Sprinkle with Cheddar. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes longer.
| Pre - Prepared Items for even Faster Serving Times
Stuff peppers 1 day ahead; refrigerate, loosely covered. Bring to room temperature before baking or add 5 minutes to the cooking time. |
Money Savers
Purchase a more economically priced 3-pack of taco seasoning mix and keep it on hand to add Mexican flavor to any dish. Tightly seal any unused portions in the envelope. |
Watching your fat intake? Use ground turkey for a leaner version of this tasty dish.
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