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title: Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/southwestern-stuffed-peppers-5a99c68cae08b574dc28b952
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - American
  - Beef
  - Quinoa
  - Stuffed Peppers
  - Family Friendly
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 23700
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: These stuffed peppers are packed with flavor, and the quinoa adds a delightful taste and texture.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/southwestern-stuffed-peppers.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Bring @water{1%cup}, @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}, and a pinch of @salt{} to a boil in a #small pot{}. Halve, peel, and dice @yellow onion{1%unit}. Trim, then thinly slice @scallions{2%unit}. Cut @lime{1%unit} into wedges.

Once water is boiling, add @quinoa{1%cup} to pot. Cover, lower heat, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender ~{15%minutes}.

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add onion and scallions. Cook, tossing, until softened ~{4%minutes}. Season with salt and @black pepper{}. Add @ground beef{12%oz}, breaking up meat into pieces. Cook until browned ~{3%minutes}. Stir in @southwest spice blend{1%tbsp} and cook until fragrant ~{30%seconds}. Season with salt and pepper.

While onion and beef cook, halve @bell peppers{2%unit} lengthwise, then remove white ribs and seeds. Rub all over with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a #baking sheet{}. Roast in oven until softened ~{5%minutes}. Once cool enough to handle, arrange bell peppers cut-side up on baking sheet.

Stir @crushed tomatoes{14%oz} into pan with beef and bring to a simmer. Let simmer until flavors have come together and tomatoes reduce slightly ~{5%minutes}. Stir quinoa into pan once it has finished cooking. Season with salt and pepper.

Stuff bell peppers with as much filling as will fit. Sprinkle @monterey jack cheese{1%cup} over top of each. Return to oven and continue roasting until very soft ~{10%minutes}. Divide remaining filling between plates, then place stuffed peppers on top. Serve with lime wedges on the side.