
<p>This recipe is super simple and versatile, you can substitute the stuff with any meat you want or just make a sofrito with mushrooms and quinoa.</p>



<p>The recipe below is my take on a SouthWest egg roll I used to eat when we were living in California. </p>



<p><strong>What you’ll need:</strong></p>



<p>Medium size pan<br>Measuring cups and spoons<br>Rubber spoon<br>Knife and cutting board<br>Air Fryer</p>


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				<h2 class="recipe-card-title">Southwest Air Fry Stuffed Peppers</h2><span class="recipe-card-author">Recipe by Carol</span><span class="recipe-card-course">Course: <mark>Lunch, Dinner</mark></span><span class="recipe-card-difficulty">Difficulty: <mark>Easy</mark></span></div><div class="recipe-card-details"><div class="details-items"><div class="detail-item detail-item-0"><span class="detail-item-icon oldicon oldicon-food" style="color: #6d767f;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Servings</span><p class="detail-item-value">3</p><span class="detail-item-unit">servings</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-1"><span class="detail-item-icon oldicon oldicon-clock" style="color: #6d767f;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Prep time</span><p class="detail-item-value">10</p><span class="detail-item-unit">minutes</span></div><div class="detail-item detail-item-2"><span class="detail-item-icon foodicons foodicons-cooking-food-in-a-hot-casserole" style="color: #6d767f;"></span><span class="detail-item-label">Cooking time</span><p class="detail-item-value">25</p><span class="detail-item-unit">minutes</span></div></div></div><div class="recipe-card-ingredients"><h3 class="ingredients-title">Ingredients</h3><ul class="ingredients-list layout-1-column"><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-604a89e116e2f" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1/2 lb ground beef, option to use ground turkey or chicken</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-604a89e116e30" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">3 large yellow or orange bell peppers cut in half long ways and seeds removed</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16154987406542300" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 tbsp cooking oil (olive oil, avocado oil or grape seed oil)</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-604a89e116e31" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">3 oz cream cheese</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-604a89e116e32" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1/3 cup well drained corn kernels</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16154985720401011" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1/3 cup well drained black beans (low sodium if possible)</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16154985915961244" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1/4 cup chopped jalapeños (option to keep the seeds in for more heat)</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16154986414201821" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1-2 tsp salt</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16154986667181946" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1 tsp ground cumin</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16154986676001951" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1/2 tsp ground pepper</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16154986933682144" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1/2 chili powder</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16154987065012217" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1/2 garlic powder</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16154991575456230" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">1/2 shredded mozzarella</span></p></li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-item-16154989742734173" class="ingredient-item"><span class="tick-circle"></span><p class="ingredient-item-name is-strikethrough-active"><span class="wpzoom-rcb-ingredient-name">Cooking spray</span></p></li></ul></div><div class="recipe-card-directions"><h3 class="directions-title">Directions</h3><ul class="directions-list"><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-604a89e116e36" class="direction-step">Preheat air fryer at 350F</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-604a89e116e33" class="direction-step">On medium heat add the oil and the ground beef in the pan, cook for 4 to 5 minutes until meat is about 75 percent cooked. Make sure to crumble the meat as it cooks using a rubber spoon</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-604a89e116e34" class="direction-step">Add salt, cumin, pepper, chili powder and garlic. Stir all the spices in the meat and cook for about 2 minutes</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-604a89e116e35" class="direction-step">Add cream cheese, corn, jalapeños and black beans and stir until everything is fully incorporated</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-16154987339162290" class="direction-step">Spray the cooking spray to the air fryer basket and set aside. Begin stuffing bell peppers with cooked meat and vegetables and place them in the air fryer basket.</li><li id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-16154987354752295" class="direction-step">Air fry stuffed bell peppers for 10 minutes, then add shedded mozzarella to the top of the bell peppers and air fry for 3 more minutes until the cheese has melted and has become a little crispy</li></ul></div><div class="recipe-card-notes">
					<h3 class="notes-title">Notes</h3>
					<ul class="recipe-card-notes-list"><li>Serve stuffed peppers with a side of quinoa, soup or salad with a side of sliced avocado</li></ul>
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<p>Enjoy,<br>XO, Carol</p>

Southwest Air Fry Stuffed Peppers
