Mexican Beef and Bean-Stuffed Peppers

Name: Mexican Beef and Bean-Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Fiber One™ original bran cereal; 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree; 4 medium bell peppers; 1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup); 1 can (8 oz) kidney beans, drained, rinsed; 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies, undrained; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, if desired

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Prep 20 min
Total 1 hr 5 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 8

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Breakfast cereal is a unique ingredient that helps keep these hearty, colorful stuffed peppers low in fat and high in flavor!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Fiber One™ original bran cereal
1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
4 medium bell peppers
1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (8 oz) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies, undrained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, if desired

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350° F. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor). In medium bowl, mix cereal and tomato puree; let stand 5 minutes.
2

Cut bell peppers lengthwise in half. Remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers, cut sides up, in ungreased 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
3

In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in cereal mixture and remaining ingredients except cheese. Divide beef mixture evenly among peppers.
4

Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle each pepper half with 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese; let stand 5 minutes.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Bell peppers, regardless of their color, provide vitamin C also called ascorbic acid. Choosing vitamin C-rish foods keeps gums and blood vessels healthy.

Nutrition Information

170 Calories, 3g Total Fat, 10g Protein, 24g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 170

Calories from Fat: 30

Total Fat: 3g; 5%

Saturated Fat: 1g; 5%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 20mg; 6%

Sodium: 510mg; 21%

Potassium: 620mg; 18%

Total Carbohydrate: 24g; 8%

Dietary Fiber: 9g; 38%

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 10g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%

Vitamin C: 50%; 50%

Calcium: 8%; 8%

Iron: 25%; 25%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Breakfast cereal is a unique ingredient that helps keep these hearty, colorful stuffed peppers low in fat and high in flavor!