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Mexican Beef Stuffed Peppers

Mexican Beef Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Mexican Beef Stuffed Peppers are a hearty, flavorful dinner packed with seasoned ground beef, rice, spices, and melted cheese inside tender bell peppers. This colorful dish is comforting, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to prepare. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these stuffed peppers deliver bold Mexican-inspired flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • ½ cup corn optional
  • ½ cup black beans optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Slice tops off bell peppers, remove seeds, and place peppers upright in the baking dish.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onion for 2–3 minutes until soft.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  6. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
  8. Add cooked rice, corn, and black beans and mix well.
  9. Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each bell pepper.
  10. Top each pepper with shredded cheese.
  11. Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  12. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.
  13. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Use red or yellow peppers for a sweeter flavor and green peppers for a slightly stronger taste.
You can replace ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
Leftover stuffed peppers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
These peppers freeze well and can be reheated in the oven for easy meal prep.
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