**Mouthwatering Delight: Explore a Flavorful Journey with Mexican Stuffed Peppers**
Embark on a culinary adventure with an enticing dish that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of Mexico with the hearty goodness of stuffed peppers. This delightful recipe brings together colorful bell peppers, succulent ground beef, a symphony of Mexican spices, and a delectable cheese topping. Accompany this main course with a refreshing salad featuring a tangy vinaigrette dressing, and satisfy your sweet cravings with a luscious chocolate mousse, adorned with whipped cream and fresh berries. These culinary creations promise an unforgettable dining experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more.
MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS
With ground beef, melty cheese, rice, and jarred salsa cooked in one pot, this Mexican stuffed peppers recipe is like a healthy taco in a bell pepper shell.
Provided by Heidi
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Brown the ground beef in a large fry pan over medium high heat for 5 minutes or until cooked almost through. Add the onion cook until softened, about 5 more minutes. Stir in the jarred salsa, chile powder, and cumin. Add the white rice and water, season with kosher salt and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, adding more water if necessary. When the rice is tender, fold in 3/4 of the chopped cilantro, reserving some for garnish.
- While the meat and rice are cooking, cut off the tops of the peppers, spoon out the ribs and seeds, then rinse. Lightly sprinkle the inside of the peppers with kosher salt and place in a microwave safe dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 5 minutes or until they soften but still hold their shape.
- Transfer the peppers to a 3 quart baking dish. Fill the peppers with the hot meat and rice mixture.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and heat for an additional minute or two until the cheese has melted. Garnish with the chopped cilantro and sour cream if you'd like, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 1185 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS
Mexican Stuffed Peppers are one of our favorite easy, healthy dinners! Colorful bell peppers stuffed with authentic Mexican-spiced chicken, rice and cheese.
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Slice the bell peppers in half from top to bottom. Remove the seeds and membranes, then arrange cut side up in the prepared baking dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking apart the meat, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid, then pour in the can of diced tomatoes and their juices. Let simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the rice and ¾ cup of the shredded cheese. Mound the filling inside of the peppers, then top with the remaining cheese.
- Pour a bit of water into the pan with the peppers-just enough to barely cover the bottom of the pan. Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted. Top with any of your favorite fixings, and enjoy hot.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 pepper halves (without toppings), Calories 438 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8 g
MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS
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
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
STUFFED MEXICAN PEPPERS
This is a recipe I came up with 20 years ago that has recently won me the grand prize in our paper's holiday recipe contest. It is my family's favorite meal. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.
Provided by Jasgirl
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place the ground beef into a skillet over medium heat, and brown the meat, breaking it apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning, water, chili powder, cooked rice, salt, garlic salt, black pepper, and 1 can of tomato sauce; mix until thoroughly combined. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, and remove stems, membranes, cores, and seeds. Place a steamer insert into a large saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Place the peppers into the steamer insert, cover the pan, and steam until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place the steamed peppers into the prepared baking dish, and fill lightly with the meat filling. Press 1 cube of Colby-Jack cheese into the center of the filling in each pepper, and spoon the remaining can of tomato sauce over the peppers. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1182.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
STUFFED PEPPERS FOR TWO
My husband likes stuffed peppers, but my original recipe made too many servings. I cut it down to accommodate just the two of us. It helps to use a small casserole dish so the peppers won't tip over while they bake. For color, I serve steamed carrots to round out the meal perfectly. -Elaine Carpenter, Horseshoe Bay, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut tops off peppers and discard; remove seeds. Blanch peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. , In a bowl, combine beef, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, rice, 2 tablespoons cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and egg; mix well. Stuff the peppers; place in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over peppers. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender. , Sprinkle with remaining cheese; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 1277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS FOR TWO
Watch now to see how to cook Mexican Stuffed Peppers for Two! Add a zip of flavor to these Mexican peppers for two with chunky salsa and taco seasoning!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Peppers
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Brown meat with onions in skillet on medium heat. Stir in taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove half the meat mixture; cool, then refrigerate or freeze for another use.
- Stir 1/2 cup of the remaining water into remaining seasoned meat in skillet. Add tomatoes; mix well. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, cut tops off peppers; discard tops and seeds. Mix salsa and remaining water in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Stand peppers in baking dish.
- Add 1/2 cup cheese to meat mixture; stir. Spoon into peppers; top with remaining cheese. Cover.
- Bake 35 to 40 min. or until peppers are tender. Serve with sauce from baking dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 30 g
MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right peppers: Use large bell peppers with thick walls that will hold up well to stuffing and baking. Poblano or Anaheim peppers are also good choices.
- Prepare the peppers properly: Cut the tops off of the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers well and pat them dry.
- Cook the filling thoroughly: Make sure the filling is cooked all the way through before stuffing the peppers. This will help prevent foodborne illness.
- Pack the filling tightly: Pack the filling tightly into the peppers so that there is no air pockets. This will help prevent the peppers from bursting during baking.
- Bake the peppers until tender: Bake the peppers until they are tender and slightly browned. The cooking time will vary depending on the type of pepper you are using.
- Serve hot or cold: Mexican stuffed peppers can be served hot or cold. They are delicious on their own or with a side of rice, beans, or salad.
Conclusion:
Mexican stuffed peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is a recipe for everyone. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting meal, give Mexican stuffed peppers a try.
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