COLORFUL STUFFED PEPPERS

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You're sure to enjoy this tasty twist on traditional stuffed peppers. Crisp-tender pepper cups hold a colorful filling that gets south-of-the-border flavor from salsa and cumin. They're fast to assemble using convenience items such as instant rice and frozen corn. -Angie Dierikx, State Center, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 cups salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup water
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 medium green peppers, halved lengthwise
Sliced canned jalapeno peppers, optional

Steps:

Crumble beef into a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Cook on high 30-60 minutes longer or until the meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in salsa, corn, water, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until mixture bubbles around the edges. Stir in rice and 1/2 cup cheese. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes; stir. , Spoon 1/2 cup into each pepper half. Place on a 12-in. round microwave-safe plate. Cover loosely and cook on high for 6-8 minutes or until peppers are tender, rotating a half turn once. Cover and let stand for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with jalapenos if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 29g protein.