Beef Fajita-Stuffed Peppers
Discover the ease of creating a meal that bursts with flavor and color—beef fajita stuffed bell peppers made with home-canned beef. Each pepper is filled with tender, zesty beef perfectly seasoned with classic fajita spices, offering a delightful combination of convenience and irresistible taste. This dish transforms simple pantry staples into a culinary masterpiece, delivering the vibrant, bold flavors of a traditional fajita while streamlining your dinner prep, making it the ideal choice for a quick yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 small diced yellow onion
- 1 pint ugly beef
- 1 tbsp beef bouillon granuals
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 large bell peppers, cut lengthwise, deseeded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or fiesta blend)
Fajita Seasoning
- 4 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika (any kind will work)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- like heat? Add cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F
- Place halved bell peppers on a baking sheet and put into the oven for 20 minutes.
- Saute diced onions until soft, add remaining ingredients except for cheese and bell peppers. Allow to heat through (approx 10 minutes)
- Divide mixture into the 8 halves of bell pepper, top with cheese, bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted
- Serve hot with your choice of sides. I love sour cream and salsa for this.
Fajita Seasoning
- Mix all ingredients together, store in an air tight container
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