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Fajita Stuffed Bell Peppers

Fajita Stuffed Bell Peppers. This easy stuffed peppers recipe will be a family favorite! Tender, juicy steak fajita meat mixed with rice and veggies all stuffed inside bell peppers topped with cheese and baked to perfection!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Servings: 8
Author: Serene

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs flat iron steak can substitute with flank steak
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups Mexican rice prepared
  • 1 (14.5 ounce can) diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14.75 ounce can) whole kernel corn drained
  • 1 (15 ounce can) black beans drained & rinsed
  • 8 bell peppers
  • 2 cups cheese shredded

Instructions

  • The night prior prepare the marinade for the meat, place the steak into a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the olive oil, squeeze the juice from one lime and toss in the pieces of the lime, add the chopped cilantro, cumin, oregano, and chipotle chili powder. Mince the garlic and add to the bag. Seal the bag and place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight, 12 hours or longer is optimal.
  • Remove the meat from the bag of marinade and sprinkle with the salt. Cook the meat on the grill briefly, keep the meat rare since it will be cooking in the oven in the peppers later and we don’t want it over cooked. Once the meat has been cooked on both sides, remove from grill and slice into small strips.
  • Prepare the Mexican Rice, can be homemade or pre-packaged. Add in the diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and cooked meat. Set aside.
  • Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove any seeds inside. Spoon the rice mixture into the hollows of the bell peppers until they are full. Bake at 375 degrees in a large glassware dish for 15 minutes. Top with cheese and continue to bake an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 729kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 787mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4382IU | Vitamin C: 155mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 5mg