Southwest Skillet Stuffed Peppers

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 370kcal

Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes

Stuffed peppers in only 30 minutes? Totally possible! These Southwest Skillet Stuffed Peppers are part shepherd’s pie, part stuffed pepper and seasoned like a taco. Topped with a fluffy mound of mashed potatoes and melty cheese, you’ll have a delicious weeknight dinner on the table in no time.

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Ingredients

6 large bell peppers halved lengthwise and seeded
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup water
4 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup frozen corn
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
4 cups mashed potatoes
2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

In a microwave-safe dish, place pepper halves cut sides down and loosely cover. Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender. Let stand in microwave until ready to use.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef to pan and cook until browned.
Add water and taco seasoning and stir until combined. Stir in corn and tomatoes tomatoes.
Preheat oven broiler.
To prepare peppers, add each pepper half to large casserole dish. Spoon beef mixture into each pepper half and top each half evenly with mashed potatoes and cheese.
Place casserole dish under broiler and allow cheese to melt completely.

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