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Mexican Stuffed Peppers
5 from 9 votes

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Mexican Stuffed Peppers are filled with taco-flavored ground meat, green chiles, and rice, topped with enchilada sauce and cheese.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4-5 bell pepper a variety of colors
  • 2 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 lb ground beef lean
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 oz can diced green chiles
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 cups rice white or brown, cooked
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce or more tomato sauce
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese divided

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Lightly grease olive oil on a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
  3. Wash and remove the seeds from the bell peppers. Cut them in half lengthwise and set aside.
  4. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Next, add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  5. Add ground beef and pork, use a wooden spoon to crumble it, and cook until it is no longer pink. Drain grease.
  6. Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and diced green chiles. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add it to a large bowl.
  7. Stir in cooked rice and 1 1/2 cups of cheese.
  8. Press the mixture well with a spoon to stuff the bell pepper halves. Arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
  9. Cover with foil and cook for 15 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven, discard foil, and fill the pepper halves with enchilada sauce, dividing it equally. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cheese on top and bake for 20 minutes.
  11. Serve garnished with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 864mg (36%) Potassium 565mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2570IU (51%) Vitamin C 82.3mg (91%) Calcium 210mg (21%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 864mg 36%
Potassium 565mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2570IU 51%
Vitamin C 82.3mg 91%
Calcium 210mg 21%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.