MEXICAN BEEF-STUFFED PEPPERS

Mexican Beef-Stuffed Peppers image

I grew up eating stuffed peppers and thought my husband would immediately love them as well. He didn't at first, but then I created this slow-cooked recipe. Because he loves fajitas and tacos, I created these peppers with all his favorite flavors tucked inside. -Nicole Sullivan, Arvada, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 medium green or sweet red peppers
1 pound ground beef
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve Spanish rice
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups salsa
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., Stir in the rice, 1-1/2 cups cheese, salsa and pepper sauce. Spoon into peppers. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour water around peppers., Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through. Top with remaining cheese; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 37g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 1241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein.