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Taco-stuffed Bell Peppers

6 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 6 green bell peppers
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tamales
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili with beans
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup catsup
  • 1½ cups tortilla chips, crushed

Make it step by step

  1. Cut green bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
  2. Cut tamales into ¼ inch slices.
  3. Combine tamales, chili, ½ cup cheese, onion and catsup.
  4. Fill the pepper halves.
  5. Place in an electric skillet and pour ¼ inch hot water into the skillet.
  6. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the peppers.
  8. Top with tortilla chips.
  9. Simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes, until cheese melts.

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