MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS FOR TWO

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Watch now to see how to cook Mexican Stuffed Peppers for Two! Add a zip of flavor to these Mexican peppers for two with chunky salsa and taco seasoning!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Peppers

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 1-oz. pkg.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1-1/4 cups water, divided
1 small tomato, chopped
1/2 cup instant white rice, uncooked
2 large red peppers
1/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

Heat oven to 400ºF.
Brown meat with onions in skillet on medium heat. Stir in taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove half the meat mixture; cool, then refrigerate or freeze for another use.
Stir 1/2 cup of the remaining water into remaining seasoned meat in skillet. Add tomatoes; mix well. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, cut tops off peppers; discard tops and seeds. Mix salsa and remaining water in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Stand peppers in baking dish.
Add 1/2 cup cheese to meat mixture; stir. Spoon into peppers; top with remaining cheese. Cover.
Bake 35 to 40 min. or until peppers are tender. Serve with sauce from baking dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 30 g