Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Mexican stuffed peppers are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. These colorful peppers are generously filled with a delicious mixture of seasoned ground beef or turkey, black beans, rice, and spices, topped with melted cheese for an irresistible finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers, this recipe is easy to customize and sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional: ½ cup sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds; place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the cooked rice, black beans, taco seasoning, and half of the cheese until combined and heated through.
- Generously spoon the filling into each pepper and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes. Remove foil in the last 10 minutes to allow cheese to melt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg