Easy Santa Fe Style Stuffed Peppers

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1

Easy Santa Fe Style Stuffed Peppers recipe for a healthy and hearty meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	Nonstick cooking spray
	1 pound lean ground beef
	1 package frozen whole kernel corn
	1 1/2 cups thick and chunky style salsa
	4 large bell peppers , tops and seeds removed
	1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

361

Sugar

Fat

15g

These Easy Santa Fe Style Stuffed Peppers are a one-dish meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The combination of tender bell peppers, savory ground beef, sweet corn, and chunky salsa is both satisfying and nutritious, making it a great option for anyone who wants to eat well without a lot of fuss. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover ingredients, such as cooked rice, beans, or shredded cheese.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Cook ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
3.	Add frozen corn and salsa, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
4.	Spoon beef mixture into bell peppers.
5.	Top each pepper with shredded cheese.
6.	Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place peppers in it.
7.	Bake in preheated oven until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 40 minutes.

PROS

Stuffed peppers are an easy and tasty way to enjoy a balanced meal with veggies and protein.

This recipe is flavourful and filling, without being too heavy on calories or fat.

CONS

Bell peppers can be challenging to stuff, especially if they are not perfectly shaped.

This recipe also takes some time to prep and bake in the oven.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is low in calories and high in nutrients, making it a great option for anyone who is watching their weight.
Bell peppers are a great source of vitamins A and C, which are important for healthy skin, vision, and immune function.
Lean ground beef is a good source of protein and iron, which are essential for building muscle and carrying oxygen in the blood.