Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Taco Rice Filling
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1 pound ground beef
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1 onion, diced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried cilantro
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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10 oz can Rotel
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8 oz can tomato sauce
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1 1/2 cups beef broth
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1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
→ For the Peppers
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6 bell peppers (any color)
→ For Serving
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Fresh chopped cilantro
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Sour cream (optional)
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Hot sauce (optional)
# Instructions:
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion. Add the salt, pepper, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, and dried cilantro. Cook until the beef is cooked through and the onions have softened. Drain off any grease from the skillet.
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Add the Rotel, tomato sauce, minced garlic, beef broth, and uncooked rice to the skillet. Stir everything together well, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
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Once the rice is cooked, stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until it's melted and mixed throughout.
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While the rice is cooking, cut the tops off the bell peppers and clean out all the seeds and membranes from inside.
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Scoop the cheesy taco rice mixture into each bell pepper, filling them generously.
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Place the stuffed peppers in your air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until the peppers are cooked to your liking. Keep an eye on them so the tops don't get too brown. Depending on your air fryer, you might need to cook them in batches.
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Sprinkle some extra shredded cheddar cheese on top of each pepper and air fry for about 1 more minute until the cheese melts.
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Take the stuffed peppers out and top with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve with sour cream and hot sauce on the side if you like. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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You might need to cook the peppers in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
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Any color bell pepper works - red, yellow, orange, or green.
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If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake these at 375 degrees for about 25-30 minutes.
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Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat great.