Southwestern Bell Pepper
Today I have the pleasure of sharing one of my most enjoyable recipes with you. Its not hard, nor does is take long to make, but once served you will be engulfed with not only the sweet aroma of cooked peppers but a hearty meal too!
This cost effective meal is plentiful as well the stuffing can be frozen giving you the ability to prep, while making tonights dinner, an entire dish to use another day as well. It keeps well frozen and non of the seasonings get lost in doing so either.
Prep your taste buds because this will surely become a family favourite!
Make sure to use lean ground beef, a chopped onion, diced garlic, taco seasoning (1 Packet). You will need 1 egg beaten, cooked rice and obviously your bell peppers 😉
I like to use diced tomatoes, pure tomato sauce and buy my shredded cheese in bulk ( you can usually find a large bag on sale at No Frills for $5.00)
For added yumminess I layer my shredded cheese as I stuff the peppers. Line your roaster with tomato sauce to avoid the peppers from sticking to the bottom and ruining your masterpiece of course!
You will preheat your over to 375 and let bake for approx. 45 minutes – ensure the beef is cooked thoroughly and the peppers are soft. Remove from the oven and top with cheese, place back into the oven and broil until all melted – make sure to keep an eye on them!
Once done enjoy with a slice of garlic bread too! The best way to make this is to make your own garlic butter and use lots of it too – if you couldn’t tell Im a huge fan of using lots of cheese whenever I can as well:)
Bon Appétit xo
64 Comments
Paula schuck
I make something very similar and love this recipe! So yummy. I have never added cheese yet. What a great idea. Next time I will add cheese !
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly
My two fave things, stuffed bell peppers and garlic bread, YUM!!! I have actually never enjoyed them both at the same time, looks like I am going to have to remedy that PRONTO! 🙂
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
I love stuffed peppers, but sadly I am the only one in my house who does so I never have them unless I order them at a restaurant.
ricci
Confession- I have never made stuffed bell pepper before but these look soooo yummy and healthy!! Great recipe!!
Wandering Carol
I don’t cook enough, but I think this is something I could actually make. I love that there are healthy ingredients like peppers and tomato sauce. Sadly, I’ll try and skip the garlic bread. Nice!
Christy Maurer
I love stuffed peppers but don’t make them very often! This looks like a yummy recipe. I need to go get some peppers now!
xavierblog2014
You sure do and you will love them!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
That is pure deliciousness. I make stuffed peppers all the time, so I can’t wait to try this southwestern variant. Yum.
xavierblog2014
It really is Stacie let me know what you think!
Heather
This looks delicious! I make mine a little differently but stuffed Bell Peppers is a favorites of my husband. I’m sure he would love if I made it more often.
xavierblog2014
I’m sure he would too especially with the extra cheese added:)
R U S S
I love how this is easy-to-prepare. I’m excited to do this at home. I’m sure it will be an instant family favorite.
xavierblog2014
Awesome thanks! Cannot wait to see how yours turns out too.
Nina Say
I rarely, if ever, say this to anybody. This actually makes me wish I cared for the taste of bell peppers.
xavierblog2014
Thanks Nina means a lot and you should def try you won’t be disappointed 🙂
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition
I love easy to prepare meals like this. I make something similar when I find a really good deal on bell peppers.
xavierblog2014
Great to know, I’m the same, it really makes a difference to have a easy dish to prep 🙂
Theresa
Awesome idea. This is absolutely my favorite dish.
xavierblog2014
Thanks Theresa!
Uplifting Families
This sounds delicious. I have not had stuffed bell peppers in a very long time. I wish my family would eat this meal.
xavierblog2014
Maybe try it out? I am always surprised how fast this dish gets gobbled up every time I make it I never do enough!
Faye Wilkerson
I love making stuffed green peppers. I like to make extra and freeze them for a no-fuss meal later.
I have never added grated cheese, great addition.
xavierblog2014
Thanks Faye! What a great idea to make ahead and freeze! The extra cheese really makes the dish:)
Rebecca Swenor
These southwestern bell peppers sound really good. I will have to try this recipe for sure because I totally love stuffed green peppers (bell peppers) Thanks so much for sharing.
xavierblog2014
Thanks Rebecca I’m sure you will love this recipe as much as we do!
Shaney Vijendranath
This looks divine! I never tried making this before but definitely want to. Looks so good!
xavierblog2014
Thanks and let me know how it works out for you it really is super simple and my go to!
Annemarie LeBlanc
I have always been putting off making stuffed bell peppers because I am afraid it would just go to waste. You made it look so easy and I trust in your recipe and procedures that I will be able to successfully make stuffed bell peppers!
xavierblog2014
It really is and honestly you will not be disappointed!
Chubskulit Rose
I love stuffed peppers and I can’t wait till my peppers are big enough to cook. Those looks super delicious.
xavierblog2014
I’m growing some too in my garden this year! Naturally grown stuffed peppers are the best of course!
Ron
I will definitely try this one this coming weekend! Love this. Wow!
xavierblog2014
Awesome I look forward to hearing how they turn out for you!
Lynndee
Thanks for the reminder. I haven’t had stuffed bell peppers in a while, but I do sure love them. Going to try your recipe!
xavierblog2014
They are and how wonderful let me know how they turn out for you!
Maria
I have always enjoyed preparing stuffed bell peppers. This recipe seems fantastic!
xavierblog2014
Me too and it really is delish and easy to do!
Jacqui Odell
I love bell peppers, but haven’t tried them stuff. This makes it look really easy to do and very yummy!
xavierblog2014
Thanks, they are, You must try them absolutely!
Chrystal | YUM eating
I love making stuffed bell peppers and love trying to mix and match new flavors with different colored bell peppers. I love bell peppers though as I am often found eating them raw.
xavierblog2014
Dido Chrystal I too love Bell Peppers in many ways! Thanks
Martine - MeUnfinished
This looks so yummy and easy to make! It could be a great meal at a family gathering!
xavierblog2014
Is really is honestly and so cost effective too! Thanks
Dina Demarest (@dinade)
I love stuffed bell peppers. I use rice in mine with the cheese and onion too. They are so tasty. I’ll have to add the tomato sauce to the bottom so they dont’ stick. Great tip.
xavierblog2014
Thanks Dina! Hope it works just as well for you.
Lisa
Yum! These look really delicious. And garlic bread is amazing with just about anything.
xavierblog2014
I totally agree Lisa! Thanks 🙂
Rosey
Smart touch to add the garlic bread. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a great meal.
xavierblog2014
Homemade garlic bread is the absolute best too:) thanks!
Jessica Simms
I’ve never had anything like this before, I need to try this for dinner soon. It looks like it might be surprisingly good.
xavierblog2014
Jessica I think you will be in love with this dish as much as we are 😉 thanks!
Erin
Oh heaven help me, those look so so good! Is it too early to make them today? LOL
xavierblog2014
Ha ha right Erin! They are so delish honestly you won’t regret making it anytime!
Nickida
I’ve tried Stuffed Bell Peppers when out before but never made it at home. I’ll have to give this a try.
xavierblog2014
Once you do I think you will always make it at home 🙂
CourtneyLynne
OMG these peppers look super yummy! I have never had a stuffed pepper so I will have to try this out!
xavierblog2014
Thanks they are amazing!
Adanna
Oh yummy! Thank you so much for this reminder. I am going to have to try this out for my family. My husband love peppers and I;ve been meaning to try making him some stuffed peppers.
Gabriel
Stuffed peppers are amazing. I’d never had them before I was in the Army, but the chow hall nearest my barracks made them all the time and I fell in love.
xavierblog2014
You will surely love these then too! Let me know how they turn out:)
Camesha | Mama Motivator
This looks so good. I want to try this – worried my kids won’t eat it. We’ll see.
xavierblog2014
My nieces and nephew love these so completely worth a shot! Good luck and enjoy!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen
I love stuffed bell peppers! They are wonderful and tasty. I like that your has lots of cheese in it.
xavierblog2014
Thanks! Who doesn’t love cheese and tons of it lol