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Mexican Stuffed Peppers
This Mexican Stuffed Peppers recipe combines colorful peppers with a seasoned filling full of Mexican flavors, all topped with melty cheese!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 347 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 white onion , chopped
- 15 ounces black beans , rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces petite tomatoes , drained
- 15 ounces corn , drained
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chile powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese , shredded and divided
- 1/4 cup queso fresco , crumbled
- Desired toppings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a large baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cut the bell peppers in half, removing the membranes and seeds. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and blot the insides dry with a paper towel and leave the oven on.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef, searing well and browning. Do not push it around, just let it get nicely browned, then flip.
- When the beef is cooked, add the onion, cooking for 3 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, corn, cumin, chile powder, dried oregano and salt. Heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and fold in the cilantro and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Spoon the ground beef mixture into the pepper halves. Top with additional cheddar cheese the queso fresco. Return the baking dish to the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Remove and set aside for 5 minutes. Garnish with your desired toppings.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
579mg
(24%)
Potassium
844mg
(24%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2594IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
85mg
(94%)
Calcium
231mg
(23%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 844mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2594IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 231mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.