Best 7 Mexican Beef And Bean Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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**Mouthwatering Mexican Beef and Bean Stuffed Peppers: A Culinary Journey of Flavors and Textures**

Embark on a taste adventure with our curated collection of Mexican beef and bean stuffed pepper recipes. These delectable dishes fuse the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the hearty goodness of stuffed peppers, promising a symphony of flavors in every bite. From classic recipes to unique variations, our selection caters to diverse tastes and preferences. Discover the traditional beef and bean stuffed peppers, where succulent ground beef and tender beans mingle with a zesty blend of Mexican spices. For a vegetarian twist, try our meatless stuffed peppers, packed with a medley of colorful vegetables, beans, and aromatic herbs. If you crave a more unconventional option, explore our sweet potato stuffed peppers, where the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes complements the savory filling. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these flavorful Mexican beef and bean stuffed peppers, perfect for a hearty family meal or a fiesta-themed gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN BEEF-STUFFED PEPPERS



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I grew up eating stuffed peppers and thought my husband would immediately love them as well. He didn't at first, but then I created this slow-cooked recipe. Because he loves fajitas and tacos, I created these peppers with all his favorite flavors tucked inside. -Nicole Sullivan, Arvada, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium green or sweet red peppers
1 pound ground beef
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve Spanish rice
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups salsa
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., Stir in the rice, 1-1/2 cups cheese, salsa and pepper sauce. Spoon into peppers. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour water around peppers., Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through. Top with remaining cheese; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 37g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 1241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

MEXICAN BEEF- AND BEAN-STUFFED PEPPERS



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Breakfast cereal is the surprise ingredient that keeps these hearty, colorful stuffed peppers low in fat and calories and high in flavor!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups Fiber One™ original bran cereal
2 cups Muir Glen™ organic tomato puree (from 28-oz can)
4 medium bell peppers
1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup Progresso™ red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained, rinsed
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (1 oz), if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Crush cereal.* In medium bowl, mix cereal and tomato puree; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Cut bell peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers, cut sides up, in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in cereal mixture and remaining ingredients except cheese. Divide beef mixture evenly among peppers.
  • Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle each pepper half with 1/2 tablespoon cheese; let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg

MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS



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This nutritious yet economical summer meal makes the most of my home-grown peppers. I like to top it with sour cream and serve with tortilla chips and salsa, but it's wonderful on its own, too. -Kimberly Coleman, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 envelope (5.4 ounces) Mexican-style rice and pasta mix
1-1/2 cups water
8 medium sweet peppers
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in tomatoes, rice mix and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 6-8 minutes., Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Place peppers in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place 1/3 cup beef mixture in each pepper; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Top with remaining rice mixture. Bake, covered, 25 minutes., Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted and peppers are crisp-tender, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS



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A new twist to stuffed peppers!

Provided by booyachic

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
¾ cup water
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup white rice
1 cup water
1 ½ cups chunky salsa
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 large green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 (14.5 ounce) package nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips (such as Doritos®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir 3/4 cup water and taco seasoning into ground beef; simmer until water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; cook and stir rice in the hot oil until fragrant and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water, salsa, onion, and garlic; bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir ground beef mixture into rice mixture.
  • Spoon a layer of ground beef-rice mixture into each bell pepper; top with a layer of Mexican cheese and a layer of nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips. Repeat layering ingredients into bell peppers, ending with a Mexican cheese layer. Arrange stuffed peppers in a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bell peppers are tender and cheese is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 862.3 calories, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 46.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 1492.4 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

BLACK BEAN STUFFED PEPPERS



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What more can you ask for? If my kiddos love this dish, then you know it will be a huge hit in your home. If you have leftover filling, it makes a great chip dip!

Provided by Angela Koranda Stuart

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¼ cups water
1 (3 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 large bell peppers
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour water into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Stir cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Fold brown rice, spinach, diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, minced onion, cumin, and oregano into the cream cheese until evenly mixed.
  • Halve bell peppers lengthwise. Remove and discard stem, seeds, and membranes.
  • Fill each pepper half with about 3/4 cup of rice mixture; arrange into baking dish. Sprinkle cheese evenly over stuffed pepper halves.
  • Bake in preheated oven until peppers are tender, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 309.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MEXICAN-STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS



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Stuff peppers with rice and black beans, then top with chilli cheese and fresh guacamole for an easy family meal. If the kids don't like spice, use a mild cheese instead

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 50m

Yield Serves 2 adults, 2 children

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large mixed peppers , halved
oil , for drizzling
2 x 250g pouches lime & coriander rice , cooked
400g can black beans , drained and rinsed
6 Mexican-style chilli cheese slices (use regular cheddar or monterey jack, if you like)
150g fresh guacamole

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Remove the seeds and any white pith from the peppers and arrange, cut-side up, in a roasting tin. Drizzle with oil and season, then bake for 20 mins.
  • Combine the rice and beans. Remove the peppers from the oven and fill with the rice mixture. Top each with a slice of cheese and bake for 10-15 mins more, until the rice has melted and the filling is hot. Top with spoonfuls of guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium

MEXICAN BEEF AND BEAN-STUFFED PEPPERS



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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!

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Cut bell peppers lengthwise in half. Remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers, cut sides up, in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

- To soften the peppers more quickly, place them in a colander in the sink and pour boiling water over them. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes, then drain and pat dry. - If you don't have cooked rice on hand, you can use instant rice instead. Just cook it according to the package directions. - To make the dish even more flavorful, try using a combination of ground beef and ground sausage. - If you like your food spicy, you can add a diced jalapeño pepper to the filling. - For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the ground beef and add an extra can of black beans.

Conclusion:

Mexican Beef and Bean Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. These peppers can be served with a variety of sides, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa. They can also be topped with shredded cheese before baking. No matter how you choose to serve them, these stuffed peppers are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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