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Tex Mex Beef Stuffed Peppers

Name: Tex Mex Beef Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) orzo pasta; 8 medium green bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed; 1 pound (500 g) lean ground beef; 1 cup (250 ml) each canned black beans, rinsed and drained, canned diced tomatoes with juice and diced onion; 6 tbsp (90 ml) tex mex (club house); 1/2 cup (125 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese

Baked bell peppers stuffed with a flavourful mixture of ground beef, orzo, onions and Tex Mex Seasoning are the perfect answer to busy weeknights.

15 min

PREP TIME

30 min

COOK TIME

310

CALORIES

6

INGREDIENTS

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup (250 mililiter) orzo pasta
8 medium green bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
1 pound (500 gram) lean ground beef
1 cup (250 mililiter) each canned black beans, rinsed and drained, canned diced tomatoes with juice and diced onion
6 tablespoon (90 mililiter) Tex Mex
1/2 cup (125 mililiter) shredded mozzarella cheese

What you'll need

Preparation

1 Cook orzo as per package directions and cool.
2 In a large bowl mix orzo with remaining ingredients except mozzarella.
3 Divide mixture into 8 and fill each pepper. Bake on a tray in oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Top peppers with cheese and bake an additional 2 minutes or until cheese has melted.
4 Let rest for 5 minutes.