Delicious and Spicy Stuffed Mexican Peppers

These Stuffed Mexican Peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, spices, and cheese. Baked to perfection, these peppers are sure to satisfy your craving for a spicy and hearty meal. Serve them with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for a complete Mexican feast.

Ingredients

• 6 large bell peppers
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
4. Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for another 5 minutes until the onions are softened.
5. Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
6. Fill each bell pepper with the ground beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
8. Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the stuffed peppers. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot.

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