Recipe: Appetizing Southwest stuffed peppers

Southwest stuffed peppers. Southwest Stuffed Peppers We put a quick and zesty twist on a dinnertime staple with this colorful main course. Garlic, chili powder, cumin and more season the ground beef perfectly. Serve this impressive and fuss-free dish tonight!

Mesquite Stuffed peppers are a one-dish-meal that's quick and easy to make on a weeknight. Halve any color of pepper and fill with Cajun spiced meat, onions, and beans. Traeger makes memorable food to share with friends and family. You can cook Southwest stuffed peppers using 13 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Southwest stuffed peppers

1. It's 4 of bell peppers.
2. Prepare 1 of red onion diced.
3. You need 1 of jalapeño (seeded for less heat) diced.
4. It's 1/2 lb of chorizo.
5. You need 1 bunch of cilantro.
6. It's 1/4 cup of chili powder.
7. It's 1 of tblsp cumin.
8. You need 1 of tblsp paprika.
9. You need of I bunch green onion (optional).
10. Prepare 2 of diced tomatoes.
11. Prepare 1/2 cup of cheese for each pepper.
12. You need 3-4 of limes cut into wedges (optional).
13. You need 2 cups of cooked rice.

If you're using pantry ingredients, like canned corn and canned black beans along with a pound of ground beef or chicken, by the time you add in the other ingredients, you're going to have way more filling than is needed to stuff a few peppers. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar/Mexican blend cheese over the peppers. Southwest Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers These delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are loaded with rice, veggies, black beans, spices and smothered with cheese. Topped with slices of sharp cheddar cheese, the peppers have eye appeal as well as a nice, creamy balance to the spiciness!

Southwest stuffed peppers step by step

1. Cut bell peppers in half and remove seeds and rids..
2. Set pan on med-high heat add oil to pan once hot add and brown meat. Once meat is browned add in red onion, tomatoes, spices and jalapeño. Stir and sauté about 3 to 5 mins and remove from heat. Stir in cooked rice..
3. In a baking pan add oil and rub peppers in oil and season with salt pepper. Add in meat mixture and bake for 30 min in a 350 degree oven..
4. When there is about 5 minutes left of 30 min cook time remove peppers from oven and cover with cheese and return to oven..
5. Once cheese is melted remove from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, limes, sour cream or whatever else you would like..

Stuffed Poblano Peppers are loaded with southwest seasoned ground beef, rice, veggies, and cheese for a satisfying dinner with just a little bit of a kick! Everybody raves about this twist on classic stuffed peppers! Stuffed peppers are one of our favorite weeknight meals! They are lower in carbs and a great way to get kids to eat more vegetables. These peppers have a bit of a southwestern theme going on.