Cuban Stuffed Peppers

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There was nothing worse than stuffed bell peppers when I was growing up. I hated vegetables and this was basically an entire vegetable for dinner. Once I became an adult I sorta just grew into them. I started eating them when I realized that I couldn’t eat pasta and pizza every day for dinner. Bummer I know. This is a perfect weeknight meal. Super easy. You can also omit the rice if you’re watching your carb intake. 

The bell peppers are stuffed with a delicious Cuban picadillo filling and some cooked rice. What makes Cuban picadillo special? I would say the seasoning, raisins, and olives. Absolutely delicious. 

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Cuban Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

 

Bell peppers stuffed with a unique Cuban beef filling and rice. Just like grandma used to make it. Lots of seasoning and love poured into this recipe.

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Cuban

Keyword: ajies rellenos, cuban stuffed peppers, easy stuffed peppers

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 305 kcal

Author: Julie of CookedbyJulie.com

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ packet of sazon optional
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup vino seco dry white wine
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce
• ½ cup water
• 3 tbsp Spanish olives
• 3 tbsp raisins
• 6 bell peppers
• 1 cup cooked rice

Instructions

1. Remove seeds and membranes; rinse peppers and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
2. In a skillet with some oil cook ground beef for about 10 minutes or until browned completely, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, bay leaves, sazon (optional), season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the vino Seco (dry white wine) tomato paste, tomato sauce, and some water; cover slightly and let it cook for about 25 minutes.
5. Stir in the raisins and olives and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked rice.
7. Stuff peppers with rice and beef mixture and pour some salsa over the peppers.
8. Place in the oven for an additional 25 minutes and Enjoy.

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Nutrition Facts

Cuban Stuffed Peppers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Cholesterol 53mg18%

Sodium 241mg10%

Potassium 681mg19%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 3900IU78%

Vitamin C 156.8mg190%

Calcium 37mg4%

Iron 2.7mg15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.