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Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Peppers are a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, green chiles, enchilada sauce, and topped with melted Mexican blend cheese. Perfect for a comforting dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare and bakes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is deliciously melty.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Set this aside for later use.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef while crumbling it with a spatula until browned and no longer pink. If excess oil accumulates, drain it carefully before returning the beef to the skillet.
  3. Add Seasoning and Onions: Stir in the taco seasoning until the beef is well coated. Add diced onions and continue cooking until they become translucent and the beef is nearly cooked through.
  4. Mix in Chiles and Sauce: Add the chopped green chiles and red enchilada sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Prepare Peppers: Cut the tops off each bell pepper and hollow out the inside by removing the seeds and ribs. Place each hollowed pepper upright on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Stuff Peppers: Begin stuffing each pepper by spooning in several spoonfuls of beef mixture, then add about half a cup of shredded cheese, followed by more beef until nearly full. Top with another 1/2 cup of cheese or enough to cover the top. Place the pepper tops back on each stuffed pepper.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately. Garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro if desired for extra flavor.
  9. Enjoy: Enjoy your delicious cheesy Mexican stuffed peppers as a satisfying meal that’s packed with bold flavors and gooey cheese.

Notes

  • For a milder dish, use mild enchilada sauce or reduce the amount of taco seasoning.
  • To save time, you can use pre-diced onions and pre-shredded cheese.
  • Make sure to thoroughly hollow out the peppers to avoid any bitterness from the seeds and ribs.
  • If preferred, substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure your taco seasoning and enchilada sauce do not contain gluten.

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