Name: Mexican-Inspired Beef and Corn Skillet Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 12 ounces extra lean ground beef; 2 cups frozen corn kernels; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, such as Rotel®, mild; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 2 large green sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, stems, seeds and membranes discarded; 1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled or finely shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

Mexican-Inspired Beef and Corn Skillet Peppers

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Sweet bell peppers are simmered to tenderness with ground beef, corn, and Mexican-style seasonings, stuffed, then topped with goat cheese for a hearty dinner that doesn't need an oven.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on March 10, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
12 ounces extra lean ground beef
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, such as Rotel®, mild
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large green sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, stems, seeds and membranes discarded
1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled or finely shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

Lightly coat a deep large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium high heat until hot. Brown beef, stirring frequently. Stir in the corn, tomatoes, cumin and salt. Top with pepper halves, cut side down. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until peppers are desired tenderness.
Remove from heat. Place the pepper halves on a serving platter. Spoon in meat mixture and top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

246	Calories
7g	Fat
23g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 pepper half and about 1 cup meat mixture
Calories 246
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g	47%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 58mg	19%
Vitamin A 792IU	16%
Vitamin C 72mg	80%
Folate 42mcg	10%
Sodium 540mg	23%
Calcium 59mg	5%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 44mg	10%
Potassium 635mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.