Description
Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together a delightful combination of seasoned ground meat, rice, beans, corn, and melted cheese. Each pepper is bursting with taste and offers a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. These stuffed peppers not only look appealing with their bright colors but also provide a comforting, hearty option that everyone will love. With easy preparation steps and customizable ingredients, you can create a dish that suits your family’s preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups cooked rice
- 6 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2½ cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers, remove seeds, and season the insides with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and spices until fully cooked.
- Stir in corn, black beans, cooked rice, and cheese until well mixed.
- Fill each pepper generously with the mixture and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 260g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg