Easy Mexican Stuffed Peppers

This healthy, filling stuffed peppers recipe is not only easy to put together, but the kids can help! Once you've mixed the beef and rice together, have them stuff the peppers and sprinkle on the shredded cheese. Older kids can also help by slicing the avocado.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• ¾ pound lean ground beef
• 1 (8.8 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Whole Grain Brown
• 1 (8.8 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Spanish Style
• 1 ½ (1.25 ounce) packages reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
• 6 large red bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
• 6 tablespoons Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 small avocado, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place oven rack in middle of oven and set oven to broil. Prepare rice in the microwave or skillet according to package instructions, about 90 seconds.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook until brown, about 5 minutes, stirring to crumble. Sprinkle with taco seasoning; cook 1 minute. Stir in rice. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place bell peppers cut-side down on a baking sheet and place in oven set to broil. Cook until slightly tender and browned on bottoms, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and stuff each pepper evenly with rice and beef mixture.

Step 4

Top each pepper with cheese and return to oven. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese bubbles slightly and starts to brown. Remove from oven and top with avocado.