Southwestern Stuffed Peppers

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Southwestern Stuffed Peppers.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 400°F (200°C) and give a light greasing to your favorite baking dish.

2. Step 2

   Next, take those vibrant red bell peppers and the smoky poblano pepper, placing them snugly in the dish.

3. Step 3

   Let them roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, keeping an eye out for the poblano’s skin to wrinkle beautifully.

4. Step 4

   Once it’s ready, remove the poblano, peel off its skin, chop it into delightful 1/4 inch pieces, and set it aside for later.

5. Step 5

   While the peppers are roasting, grab a saucepan and combine uncooked rice with water.

6. Step 6

   Bring it to a lively boil over medium heat, then lower the heat, cover it up, and let it simmer until the water is absorbed—this should take around 20 minutes.

7. Step 7

   Once done, take it off the heat and let it rest.

8. Step 8

   Now, let’s turn our attention to a skillet.

9. Step 9

   Over medium heat, sauté some chopped onion until it turns a lovely translucent color, which should take about 5 minutes.

10. Step 10

    Add in the ground beef, cooking it until it’s browned and crumbly.

11. Step 11

    Don’t forget to drain any excess fat! Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and oregano, cooking for another minute until those wonderful aromas fill your kitchen.

12. Step 12

    Season it all with salt and pepper to your liking.

13. Step 13

    In a big mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, enchilada sauce, and your chopped poblano pepper with the beef mixture, stirring until everything is well blended.

14. Step 14

    Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed—this is your dish, after all! Now, let’s make a creamy cheese sauce.

15. Step 15

    In a separate saucepan, melt Asadero cheese over medium heat, stirring until it’s smooth and luscious.

16. Step 16

    Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

17. Step 17

    It’s time to stuff those bell peppers generously with your hearty beef and rice mixture.

18. Step 18

    If you have any leftover filling, don’t be shy—place it around the peppers in the baking dish.

19. Step 19

    Drizzle that melted cheese sauce over each stuffed pepper, and cover the dish with aluminum foil to keep all the goodness inside.

20. Step 20

    Bake in the oven for about 35 minutes, or until the cheese sauce is bubbly and the filling is heated through.

21. Step 21

    The aroma will be irresistible, and your stuffed peppers will be ready to impress! Enjoy this delicious creation with family and friends, and savor every bite of your culinary masterpiece.