Cheesy, Stuffed Mexican Peppers

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 jalapenos, minced (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 oz American cheese, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 large red, yellow, or orange bell peppers

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F, adjust oven rack to lower-middle position

2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3

Add beef and cook, breaking it up into little bits, until cooked through.

4

Add onion and jalapeños, stir to combine, and continue cooking until vegetables are slightly softened, about 4 minutes.

5

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.

6

Add cumin, chili powder, rice, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, sour cream, and both cheeses and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.

7

Continue cooking until cheese is melted and filling is creamy, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat.

8

Arrange peppers in an 8- by 8-inch baking dish standing upright like cups.

9

Generously mound filling inside peppers and ladle sauce all over. Cover with foil andbake, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until peppers are tender, about 1 hour, removing foil during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Let peppers rest to 10 minutes, then serve.

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Sep 2014 Added