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No-Rice Mexican Stuffed Peppers
This healthy stuffed bell pepper recipe clocks in at less than 250 calories per serving and provides a hearty mixture of lean ground beef and black beans.
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Prep Time
20
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
40
minutes
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Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
8
Calories
235
kcal
Ingredients
4
bell peppers
1
lb
lean ground beef
1
can
black beans
drained
1/2
cup
salsa
1/2
Tbsp
chili powder
1
tsp
red chili flakes
1
tsp
cumin
1
tsp
smoked paprika
1
lime
juiced
1
cup
shredded cheese
divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450F degrees.
Halve and seed bell peppers, length-wise. Arrange pepper cut-side up in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and roast for 15 minutes.
While peppers are baking, heat a large frying pan over medium heat and brown ground beef.
In a large bowl, combine black beans, salsa, spices, lime juice, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Once cooked through, add ground beef; mix well.
Remove peppers from oven and carefully stuff with meat and bean mixture. Top with remaining cheese.
Reduce oven temperature to 375F and bake for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
235 calories, 11g fat, 15g carbohydrates, 19g protein