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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

These Mexican Stuffed Peppers are vibrant and flavorful, filled with a savory mixture of lean ground beef, taco seasoning, onions, chopped green chiles, and enchilada sauce, all topped with a generous amount of melted Mexican blend cheese. They're a delicious twist on a classic dish, perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 can chopped green chiles (4.5 ounce can)
  • 1/4 cup Red Enchilada Sauce, Medium
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded

Equipment

  • Medium Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat the ground beef over medium-high heat, crumbling it as you cook. If there is excess oil after the beef is fully cooked, drain it and return the skillet to the heat.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and mix until the beef is well coated. Add the diced onions and cook them with the beef.
  4. When the beef is almost cooked through and the onions begin to turn translucent, stir in the chopped green chiles and enchilada sauce. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  5. Cut the tops off each bell pepper and hollow out the insides, removing the ribs and seeds. Place each pepper on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. To stuff each pepper, start with several spoonfuls of beef mixture, followed by a layer of shredded cheese, and then fill nearly to the top with more beef mixture. Top with another layer of shredded cheese (use about 1/2 cup cheese per pepper, adjust as needed based on the size of the peppers), and place the pepper top back on.
  7. Repeat the stuffing process with the remaining peppers.
  8. Bake the stuffed peppers for 30-40 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve immediately with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.

Notes

These Mexican Stuffed Peppers are versatile; you can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like rice, beans, or corn. Adjust the spiciness by using mild or hot taco seasoning and enchilada sauce.