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Southwestern Stuffed Peppers

Southwestern Stuffed Peppers

By Traeger Kitchen

Stuffed peppers are a one-dish meal that's quick and easy to make on a weeknight. Halve your bell peppers of choice and fill them with spiced meat, onions, and beans.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

40 Min

Pellets

Mesquite
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

main
  • 6 Large
  • red bell pepper
  • 1 Small
  • onion, diced
  • 2 Clove
  • garlic, minced
  • 2 Tablespoon
  • Cajun seasoning
  • 2/3 Cup
  • salsa, or diced tomatoes with chiles
  • 2 Cup
  • cooked white rice
  • 1 Cup
  • black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 Cup
  • corn
  • 1 1/2 Cup
  • grated Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
Stuffing
  • 1 Pound
  • ground beef
Units of Measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    Rinse each pepper well with cold running water. Cut each in half lengthwise through the stem and remove the seeds and ribs with a paring knife.

    Ingredients
    • 6 Large red bell pepper

  • Step 2

    Make the Stuffing: Brown the ground beef in a large frying pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Pound ground beef

  • Step 3

    Add the onion and garlic to the frying pan. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the Cajun seasoning, salsa, rice, black beans and corn. Cook until the flavors are blended, about 5 minutes. Fill each pepper half with the stuffing.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Small onion, diced

    • 2 Clove garlic, minced

    • 2 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning

    • 2/3 Cup salsa, or diced tomatoes with chiles

    • 2 Cup cooked white rice

    • 1 Cup black beans, rinsed and drained

    • 1 Cup corn

  • Step 4

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 350 °F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    00:15

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Arrange the peppers directly on the grill grate, stuffing-side up, balancing them between the rungs. Bake for 40 minutes.

  • Step 6

    Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the peppers. Bake for 5 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • 1 1/2 Cup grated Colby and Monterey Jack cheese

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