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Mexican Stuffed Peppers + Video
Mexican stuffed peppers have a hearty filling of seasoned beef, beans, rice and cheese, Make this easy recipe for a protein-packed meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 388 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large white onion diced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lb lean ground beef 85/15 blend
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 15 oz pinto beans drained or 2 cups cooked
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Garnish
- pickled red onions
- cotija cheese or queso fresco
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Slice each bell pepper in half top to bottom through stem. Remove seeds and membranes. Place in a rectangle 9x13" casserole dish (or two 8x8" to accommodate) that has been sprayed with cooking spray or olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes uncovered.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and season kosher salt. Cook until soft, 3 minutes. Add ground beef to hot skillet, break up with spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Taco Seasoning and Salsa Verde and cook until beef has browned and sauce has reduced and thickened. Remove from heat and add to large bowl.
- Add the cheddar cheese, pinto beans and cooked rice to seasoned beef in bowl. Stir to incorporate and heat through. Divide and spoon mixture into each baked pepper, reserving any leftover filling for other use or freeze.
- Place in oven to bake 10 minutes to melt cheese and heat through. Serve with Pickled Onions and crumbled Queso Fresco or Cotija cheese if desired, or more salsa verde.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
638mg
(27%)
Potassium
879mg
(25%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2910IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
105mg
(117%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 879mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2910IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 105mg | 117% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.