Entrée: United States – Chili Stuffed Peppers

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 35 min

Total 50 min

Ingredients

Homemade Texas chili
4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (195 g) cooked rice (optional)
1 / 4 cup (15 g) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. If the peppers do not stand upright, trim the bottoms slightly to level them.
3. Mix the homemade Texas Chili with cooked rice if desired, and spoon the mixture into the prepared bell peppers, packing it lightly.
4. Place the peppers in a baking dish and top each with shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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