Spicy Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Spicy Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a delightful kick to your dinner table. Each bell pepper is generously filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, cooked rice, black beans, corn, and zesty salsa, all seasoned with Halladay's Farmhouse Chili Seasoning for an extra layer of spice. Baked to perfection, the peppers are topped with melted cheddar cheese, creating a deliciously gooey and satisfying finish. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, these stuffed peppers offer a hearty and well-balanced meal that combines spicy, cheesy, and tangy flavors. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, they are both visually appealing and irresistibly tasty.

Spicy Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 cup salsa
• .8 oz Halladay's Farmhouse Chili Seasoning
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the Meat: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.

3. Add Ingredients: Add the cooked rice, black beans, corn, salsa, and Halladay's Farmhouse Chili Seasoning to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes, until everything is heated through and well mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Stuff the Peppers: Arrange the bell peppers in a baking dish. Spoon the beef mixture into each bell pepper, packing it down slightly.

5. Bake the Peppers: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with additional lime wedges on the side.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of chili flakes or hot sauce to the filling before baking.
• These stuffed peppers can be prepared ahead of time and reheated, making them a convenient meal option.
• When adding the Halladays Farmhouse Chili Seasoning add this to your prefererred taste.

Enjoy your Spicy Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers, a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines zesty seasoning with fresh, vibrant ingredients!