Southwest Stuffed Peppers

Southwest Stuffed Peppers

SERVINGS

6

PREP TIME

5 Min

COOK TIME

50 Min

These colorful Southwest stuffed peppers are filled with Mexican flavor and the goodness of Green Giant Whole Kernel Sweet Corn. Make dinner colorful and wholesome with our Southwest stuffed bell peppers recipe that the whole family will love... and ask for more!
Southwest Stuffed Peppers

FULL RECIPE

Serving Size: 6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn

Lists of ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef 
    1 package taco seasoning 
    1 can (15.25 ounces) Green Giant® Whole Kernel Corn, drained
    1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
    1 cup salsa
    1 cup cooked long grain brown rice 
    6 large bell peppers (any color), sliced in half lengthwise and seeds removed
    1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend 

STEPS

1 Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a large sheet pan with non-stick spray.
2 Heat ground beef over medium in a large skillet and use a spatula to break into small pieces. Cook 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Stir in taco seasoning and cook 5 minutes longer. Stir in corn, black beans, salsa and cooked rice until well mixed.
3 Place peppers in the pan and fill with ground beef mixture, overfilling slightly. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 30 minutes.
4 Remove dish from oven, top with cheese and bake uncovered for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. 

TIPS & TRICKS

You can swap the black beans for any other bean you prefer or have on hand like pinto, red kidney, or cannellini beans.

One package of microwave rice makes prep a breeze in just 90 seconds if you don’t have time to make rice on the stovetop or in a rice cooker.

Serving Size: 6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn

  • 1 pound lean ground beef 
    1 package taco seasoning 
    1 can (15.25 ounces) Green Giant® Whole Kernel Corn, drained
    1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
    1 cup salsa
    1 cup cooked long grain brown rice 
    6 large bell peppers (any color), sliced in half lengthwise and seeds removed
    1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend 

1 Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a large sheet pan with non-stick spray.
2 Heat ground beef over medium in a large skillet and use a spatula to break into small pieces. Cook 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Stir in taco seasoning and cook 5 minutes longer. Stir in corn, black beans, salsa and cooked rice until well mixed.
3 Place peppers in the pan and fill with ground beef mixture, overfilling slightly. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 30 minutes.
4 Remove dish from oven, top with cheese and bake uncovered for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. 

Tips & Tricks

You can swap the black beans for any other bean you prefer or have on hand like pinto, red kidney, or cannellini beans.

One package of microwave rice makes prep a breeze in just 90 seconds if you don’t have time to make rice on the stovetop or in a rice cooker.