Mexican Stuffed Peppers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
358 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Description
Mexican Stuffed Peppers begin with a homemade taco seasoning made from chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic and onion powders, kosher salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper for heat. The filling is prepared by sautéing onions and garlic, seasoning with taco flavorings, then mixing with ground turkey, oatmeal, egg, picante sauce, and cheese to bind everything together.
The bell peppers are halved lengthwise and hollowed to remove seeds and membranes, providing a vessel for the turkey mixture. The stuffed peppers are arranged on a baking sheet and baked at 375°F until the peppers are cooked and the filling is set and golden. This results in a satisfying dish combining savory meat and spices with the sweetness and slight crunch of baked bell peppers.
Optional garnishes like extra cheese, salsa, and cilantro add freshness and additional layers of flavor at serving.
Ingredients
FOR TACO SEASONING:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
FOR MEXICAN BELL PEPPERS:
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (can use vegetable or canola oil)
- 5 teaspoons taco seasoning use recipe above or use your favorite store-bought.
- ¾ cup picante sauce or salsa, divided
- 1 pound ground turkey can use dark meat turkey as well, breast
- ¼ cup old fashioned oatmeal or quick cooking, plain
- 1 large egg
- 3 bell pepper red, yellow or orange preferred, sweet variety
- 1 ½ cups cheese monterey jack, cheddar, cheddar jack or Mexican blend, shredded
OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
- extra picante sauce or salsa
- cilantro fresh
- extra cheese
Instructions
FOR THE TACO SEASONING:
- Combine all of the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk to combine. You will have leftover seasoning mix, keep it in an airtight jar in the pantry for use later.
MAKE THE MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS:
- Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until they're tender and slightly translucent. Add the garlic and saute for one minute, stirring often so the garlic doesn't burn.
- Stir in 5 teaspoons of Taco Seasoning and cook for one minute until fragrant. Remove from the heat.
- Transfer the onion mixture to a large bowl and spread it out in the bowl to cool.
- Add the oatmeal and egg and mix well to combine. Stir in the ground turkey and ½ cup of cheese until well blended.
- Cut the bell peppers in half, lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membrane. Lay the peppers on the baking sheet and divide the Mexican taco turkey filling into the peppers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Divide the remaining 1/2 cup of picante sauce or salsa over each pepper and sprinkle on the remaining cheese. Return the taco stuffed peppers to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes longer or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve with extra sauce, cheese and fresh cilantro as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1266mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 799mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3883IU | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 117mg | 130% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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