Mexican stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of savory fillings, brightly colored bell peppers, and melted cheese is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. With endless variations and the ability to customize the ingredients to your liking, Mexican stuffed bell peppers are a perfect meal for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a show-stopping dish for a special gathering, this article will provide you with the inspiration and guidance you need to create a mouthwatering dish that will satisfy your cravings.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BELL PEPPERS STUFFED WITH MEXICAN CAULIFLOWER RICE
This dish is a new favorite among my family and myself. I wanted to make something that had a Mexican flair, not too spicy or hot, and keep it low carb. This is definitely going to be a repeated recipe in my home.
Provided by Amberlina79
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Rice
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop cauliflower into rice-like shapes using a vegetable chopper and set aside.
- Mix diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning together in a bowl and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add bell peppers and cook 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from water and set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir hamburger meat in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Clear an area in the center of the skillet and add chorizo. Cook about 5 minutes; stir into hamburger meat in the skillet. Add chopped cauliflower and cook, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and add 1/2 the tomato sauce mixture. Stir thoroughly.
- Fill each bell pepper with meat mixture and place in a small glass casserole dish. Cover with remaining tomato sauce mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove stuffed peppers from the oven and cover with shredded Cheddar cheese. Return to the hot oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 161.8 mg, Fat 54.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 47.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.2 g, Sodium 2179 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
MEXICAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
These mild flavored peppers have a filling that is sweet and somewhat reminiscent of the sweet tamales we get during the holidays. Cook and prep time do Not include time need to make the corn bread as I quite often make it either the night before. If in a time crunch you could always buy a pre-made 9x9 corn bread.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Peppers
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F Set large pot of water to boil.
- Slice tops off peppers. Discard stems and seeds. Finely chop the tops.
- Blanch peppers in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Then rinse in cold water and set to drain.
- Place onion and oil in non stick dutch oven. Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally till onion is tender and browned. Add chopped pepper; stir for about 1 minute more.
- Remove from heat.
- Add tomatoes, corn, olives, raisins, chili powder and sage; stir.
- Stir in corn bread (it will crumble) and 3/4 cup cheese.
- Spoon filling into peppers.
- Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
- Place peppers in baking dish; bake 20 to 30 minutes (I always go the full 30) until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 394.5, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 10.4, Protein 7.4
MEXICAN STYLE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
My husband created this years ago! He was tinkering in the kitchen and started something that ended up really wonderful! I have noticed these in a few places and wondered if they got it from him! LOL As easy as it is, it's absolutely wonderful. Made these tonight and will have them again tomorrow. YUMBO!
Provided by Janet Scott
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a large sauce pan cook your ground beef. After cooked drain off grease.
- 2. Add your diced onion and saute in the ground beef until onion is translucent (tender).
- 3. Add your rice to the beef.
- 4. Pour in your enchilada sauce. heat together then place on simmer.
- 5. Fill another saucepan 2/3 with water, take your cleaned and sliced bell peppers and boil them for 5 minutes. do not overload your sauce pan.
- 6. as you cook your peppers, turn them upside down on a paper towel to drain.
- 7. spray a large casserole dish (9x13) with olive oil spray. (an spray will work, this is what we use) Place your peppers inside the dish.
- 8. Start filling your peppers.
- 9. Place in your oven at 300 degrees for about 20 to 30 minutes. Take your dish out and top each pepper with the graded cheese. Place back in the oven until cheese melts.
- 10. You will have plenty extra filling made up to make more. I put the leftover filling in the frig for another night or prepare more and freeze them up for another dinner!
MEXICAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
Make and share this Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Veal
Time 6h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut a slice of about 1/2 inch on the top of bell peppers, remove seeds and empty them.
- In a big skillet, cook ground veal at medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until brown. Remove grease from the skillet. Add salsa, 1 cup grated cheese and uncooked rice. Mix well. Stuff peppers with the mixture of ground veal.
- Pour water in the crockpot. Add stuffed bell peppers by packing them well. Cover and cook at low setting 6 to 7 hours. When ready to serve, sprinkle the bell peppers with remaining cheese.
Tips:
- Choose the right bell peppers: Look for large, firm bell peppers with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid peppers that are soft or have bruises or cuts.
- Prepare the bell peppers properly: Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the bell peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Use a variety of fillings: The possibilities for fillings are endless, so get creative and use what you have on hand. Some popular fillings include ground beef, rice, beans, corn, and cheese.
- Season the filling well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of spices and herbs to the filling. This will help to give the dish a lot of flavor.
- Cook the bell peppers until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the bell peppers and the type of filling you are using. Cook the bell peppers until they are soft and tender, but not mushy.
Conclusion:
Mexican stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a hearty main course or a light and refreshing side dish, Mexican stuffed bell peppers are a great option.
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