MEXICAN STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS

Mexican Style Stuffed Peppers image

Provided by Penny Price @Penny_Price

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound(s) ground beef
1 - onion, chopped
3 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning mix
1 1/4 cup(s) water, divided
1 - small tomato, chopped
1/2 cup(s) instant white rice, uncooked
2 - large red peppers
1/4 cup(s) medium salsa
3/4 cup(s) 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.