Beef Yellow Spanish Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Craving a quick, flavorful, and satisfying weeknight meal? These Beef Yellow Spanish Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers are the answer! This family recipe is incredibly easy to make, ready in under an hour, and bursting with delicious Southwestern flavors. Customize it with your favorite spices – we suggest 5-8 shakes of each of cumin, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder (adjust to taste!) – or swap the ground beef for savory sausage. Get ready for a fiesta in your mouth!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 143.1 kcal
Protein 23g
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Ingredients for Beef Yellow Spanish Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Onion Powder
  • 5-8 shakes chili powder
  • 5-8 shakes paprika
  • Dried Sage
  • Yellow Rice
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 (15-ounce) can yellow corn, drained
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 5-8 shakes cumin
  • 5-8 shakes garlic powder
  • fresh cilantro

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How to Make Beef Yellow Spanish Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice, 1 (15-ounce) can yellow corn, drained, 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, and 2 cups beef broth.
  5. Season generously with 5-8 shakes each of cumin, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder (or to taste).
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  7. Cut 4 large bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
  8. Spoon the rice mixture into the bell pepper halves.
  9. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro or your favorite toppings before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

16g

Carbs

1g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Beef Yellow Spanish Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers?

Beef Yellow Spanish Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Beef Yellow Spanish Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers?

Beef Yellow Spanish Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers has approximately 143.1 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Beef Yellow Spanish Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers?

The key ingredients for Beef Yellow Spanish Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers are Bell Peppers, Ground Beef, Ground Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Onion Powder, Chili Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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