How to Make Spanish Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spanish rice stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family dinner or for entertaining guests. This recipe takes traditional bell peppers and fills them with a savory and zesty Spanish rice mixture, creating a satisfying and hearty meal that everyone will love. The combination of tender bell peppers, seasoned rice, and melted cheese is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers (any color or a combination of colors) - cored, seeded, tops reserved
  • 4 ounces chorizo, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels or thawed frozen corn
  • 8 ounces lean ground beef
  • 1 (5.6 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 8- or 9-inch square baking dish with no-stick cooking spray; set aside. Finely chop pepper tops; set aside.
  • Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high and cook chorizo and corn until corn begins to turn golden and chorizo begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  • Stir 2 cups water, Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice and chopped pepper tops into skillet and cook according to package directions. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese and let stand 2 minutes. Evenly stuff peppers with rice mixture and arrange in prepared baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons water to baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until peppers are tender; sprinkle peppers evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and bake 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Nutrition

    561 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 650mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 209mg
    • Calcium: 234mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 622mg