Ingredients
2019 – April – 5 — TV anime began airing
2019 – May – 7
2019 – June – 9
2019 – July – 11
2019 – August – 23 — Episode 19 / major breakout moment
2019 – September – 40 — Season 1 finale month
2019 – October – 39
2019 – November – 36
2019 – December – 39
2020 – January – 42
2020 – February – 51
2020 – March – 51
2020 – April – 54
2020 – May – 52 — Manga ended
2020 – June – 32
2020 – July – 31
2020 – August – 32 (+1)
2020 – September – 26 (+1)
2020 – October – 73 (+8) — Mugen Train released in Japan
2020 – November – 73 (+8) — Mugen Train theatrical peak
2020 – December – 67 (+10) — Mugen Train became Japan’s all-time box office record-holder
2021 – January – 47 (+9)
2021 – February – 47 (+10)
2021 – March – 36 (+9)
2021 – April – 38 (+24) — Mugen Train North American release
2021 – May – 45 (+27) — Mugen Train international/box-office momentum
2021 – June – 40 (+16) — Mugen Train home/digital release window
2021 – July – 35 (+11)
2021 – August – 30 (+7)
2021 – September – 50 (+7) — Mugen Train TV broadcast / Season 2 lead-in
2021 – October – 44 (+7) — Season 2 began with Mugen Train TV arc
2021 – November – 36 (+4)
2021 – December – 61 (+4) — Entertainment District arc began
2022 – January – 84 (+5) — Entertainment District arc airing
2022 – February – 108 (+5) — Entertainment District finale month
2022 – March – 50 (+3)
2022 – April – 42 (+2)
2022 – May – 36 (+2)
2022 – June – 34 (+2)
2022 – July – 35 (+1)
2022 – August – 30 (+1)
2022 – September – 24 (+1)
2022 – October – 26 (+1)
2022 – November – 22 (+1)
2022 – December – 26 (+1)
2023 – January – 25 (+1)
2023 – February – 37 (+3) — To the Swordsmith Village theatrical/world tour release
2023 – March – 40 (+6) — To the Swordsmith Village wider theatrical rollout
2023 – April – 76 (+3) — Swordsmith Village arc began
2023 – May – 77 (+2) — Swordsmith Village arc airing
2023 – June – 77 (+1) — Swordsmith Village finale month
2023 – July – 42
2023 – August – 30 (+1)
2023 – September – 23
2023 – October – 22
2023 – November – 19
2023 – December – 22
2024 – January – 22 (+1)
2024 – February – 38 (+4) — To the Hashira Training theatrical/world tour release
2024 – March – 28 (+2)
2024 – April – 21 (+1)
2024 – May – 48 (+1) — Hashira Training arc began
2024 – June – 60 (+1) — Hashira Training finale / Infinity Castle trilogy announced
2024 – July – 73 (+2)
2024 – August – 33 (+1)
2024 – September – 23 (+1)
2024 – October – 23
2024 – November – 22 (+1)
2024 – December – 23 (+1)
2025 – January – 22 (+2)
2025 – February – 20 (+2)
2025 – March – 22 (+3)
2025 – April – 20 (+1)
2025 – May – 22 (+2) — Mugen Train 4K theatrical re-release
2025 – June – 28 (+4) — Infinity Castle final lead-in / marketing ramp-up
2025 – July – 91 (+24) — Infinity Castle released in Japan
2025 – August – 104 (+25) — Infinity Castle Japan box-office peak / international buildup
2025 – September – 107 (+45) — Infinity Castle major U.S./international theatrical release
2025 – October – 56 (+17) — Infinity Castle theatrical long-tail / records discussion
2025 – November – 36 (+10)
2025 – December – 31 (+9)
2026 – January – 28 (+9)
2026 – February – 24 (+6)
2026 – March – 22 (+7) — Infinity Castle theatrical re-release / long-tail visibility
2026 – April – 21 (+5)
Execution
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Bell Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Lightly brush the outside of the peppers with olive oil and place them in a baking dish.
Cook the Quinoa: In a saucepan, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
Cook the Ground Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey or beef until browned. Add chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until the onions are translucent.
Prepare the Filling: To the skillet, add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooked quinoa and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the filling into the prepared bell peppers, pressing down gently. Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
Roast in the Oven: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
Broil for Crispy Cheese: Remove the foil and broil for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley, and serve hot.
Additional tips
- Experiment with different cheese blends for varied flavors.
- You can make the filling ahead of time for quicker preparation.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice or serve with a side of salsa for extra freshness.
- These stuffed peppers are versatile, so feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.