mexican style stuffed peppers

How To Make mexican style stuffed peppers

• 1

  Heat oven to 400ºF.
• 2

  Brown meat with onions in skillet on medium heat. Stir in taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
• 3

  Remove half the meat mixture; cool, then refrigerate or freeze for another use.
• 4

  Stir 1/2 cup of the remaining water into remaining seasoned meat in skillet. Add tomatoes; mix well. Bring to boil.
• 5

  Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, cut tops off peppers; discard tops and seeds. Mix salsa and remaining water in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish.
• 6

  Stand peppers in baking dish.
• 7

  Add 1/2 cup cheese to meat mixture; stir. Spoon into peppers; top with remaining cheese. Cover.
• 8

  Bake 35 to 40 min. or until peppers are tender. Serve with sauce from baking dish.
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