Mexican beef stuffed peppers are a delectable and versatile dish that combines the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comfort of stuffed bell peppers. With a variety of fillings, toppings, and cooking methods to choose from, this dish can be tailored to suit your preferences and spice tolerance. Whether you prefer a mild and cheesy filling or a spicy and flavorful one, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect Mexican beef stuffed peppers.
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MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS
With ground beef, melty cheese, rice, and jarred salsa cooked in one pot, this Mexican stuffed peppers recipe is like a healthy taco in a bell pepper shell.
Provided by Heidi
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Brown the ground beef in a large fry pan over medium high heat for 5 minutes or until cooked almost through. Add the onion cook until softened, about 5 more minutes. Stir in the jarred salsa, chile powder, and cumin. Add the white rice and water, season with kosher salt and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, adding more water if necessary. When the rice is tender, fold in 3/4 of the chopped cilantro, reserving some for garnish.
- While the meat and rice are cooking, cut off the tops of the peppers, spoon out the ribs and seeds, then rinse. Lightly sprinkle the inside of the peppers with kosher salt and place in a microwave safe dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 5 minutes or until they soften but still hold their shape.
- Transfer the peppers to a 3 quart baking dish. Fill the peppers with the hot meat and rice mixture.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and heat for an additional minute or two until the cheese has melted. Garnish with the chopped cilantro and sour cream if you'd like, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 1185 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS
This nutritious yet economical summer meal makes the most of my home-grown peppers. I like to top it with sour cream and serve with tortilla chips and salsa, but it's wonderful on its own, too. -Kimberly Coleman, Columbia, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in tomatoes, rice mix and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 6-8 minutes., Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Place peppers in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place 1/3 cup beef mixture in each pepper; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Top with remaining rice mixture. Bake, covered, 25 minutes., Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted and peppers are crisp-tender, 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
MEXICAN BEEF-STUFFED PEPPERS
I grew up eating stuffed peppers and thought my husband would immediately love them as well. He didn't at first, but then I created this slow-cooked recipe. Because he loves fajitas and tacos, I created these peppers with all his favorite flavors tucked inside. -Nicole Sullivan, Arvada, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., Stir in the rice, 1-1/2 cups cheese, salsa and pepper sauce. Spoon into peppers. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour water around peppers., Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through. Top with remaining cheese; sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 37g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 1241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
STUFFED MEXICAN PEPPERS
This is a recipe I came up with 20 years ago that has recently won me the grand prize in our paper's holiday recipe contest. It is my family's favorite meal. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.
Provided by Jasgirl
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place the ground beef into a skillet over medium heat, and brown the meat, breaking it apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning, water, chili powder, cooked rice, salt, garlic salt, black pepper, and 1 can of tomato sauce; mix until thoroughly combined. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, and remove stems, membranes, cores, and seeds. Place a steamer insert into a large saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Place the peppers into the steamer insert, cover the pan, and steam until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place the steamed peppers into the prepared baking dish, and fill lightly with the meat filling. Press 1 cube of Colby-Jack cheese into the center of the filling in each pepper, and spoon the remaining can of tomato sauce over the peppers. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1182.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS
A new twist to stuffed peppers!
Provided by booyachic
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir 3/4 cup water and taco seasoning into ground beef; simmer until water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; cook and stir rice in the hot oil until fragrant and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water, salsa, onion, and garlic; bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir ground beef mixture into rice mixture.
- Spoon a layer of ground beef-rice mixture into each bell pepper; top with a layer of Mexican cheese and a layer of nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips. Repeat layering ingredients into bell peppers, ending with a Mexican cheese layer. Arrange stuffed peppers in a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bell peppers are tender and cheese is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 862.3 calories, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 46.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 1492.4 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
MEXICAN BEEF- AND BEAN-STUFFED PEPPERS
Breakfast cereal is the surprise ingredient that keeps these hearty, colorful stuffed peppers low in fat and calories and high in flavor!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Crush cereal.* In medium bowl, mix cereal and tomato puree; let stand 5 minutes.
- Cut bell peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers, cut sides up, in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in cereal mixture and remaining ingredients except cheese. Divide beef mixture evenly among peppers.
- Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle each pepper half with 1/2 tablespoon cheese; let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg
MEXICAN BEEF AND BEAN-STUFFED PEPPERS
Breakfast cereal is a unique ingredient that helps keep these hearty, colorful stuffed peppers low in fat and high in flavor!
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor). In medium bowl, mix cereal and tomato puree; let stand 5 minutes.
- Cut bell peppers lengthwise in half. Remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers, cut sides up, in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in cereal mixture and remaining ingredients except cheese. Divide beef mixture evenly among peppers.
- Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle each pepper half with 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese; let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips for Making Mexican Beef Stuffed Peppers:
- Choose the Right Peppers: Select large, firm bell peppers with smooth skin and vibrant color. Look for peppers with thick walls that can hold the stuffing well.
- Prepare the Peppers Properly: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Make a Flavorful Filling: Combine lean ground beef, cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and a blend of spices for a flavorful filling. You can also add shredded cheese or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Stuff the Peppers Evenly: Fill the prepared peppers with the beef mixture, making sure not to overstuff them. Leave some space at the top for the peppers to expand during cooking.
- Bake the Peppers Correctly: Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and add a small amount of water or broth to the bottom of the dish. Bake the peppers in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 45 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
- Serve with Desired Toppings: Serve the Mexican beef stuffed peppers with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, or guacamole. You can also drizzle them with enchilada sauce or taco sauce for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Mexican beef stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With their combination of flavorful filling, colorful peppers, and customizable toppings, they are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal or a healthy and flavorful option, Mexican beef stuffed peppers are an excellent choice.
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