There are all kinds of ways to stuff peppers and these Mexican Stuffed Peppers are my personal top choice. I stuff large bell peppers with ground chicken or turkey combined with some ground chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, diced tomatoes, cooked rice or other grain and finally, top with tons of shredded cheese – the more the better! To complete the Mexican flavors and tastes in this dish, I serve the stuffed peppers with fresh cilantro, salsa and sour cream or Greek yogurt.
To make Mexican Stuffed Peppers, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 375 °F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place the halved peppers, cut-side upwards.
In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil and add 1 pound of ground chicken or turkey along with 1 tablespoon of ground chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes until the meat is browned and cooked through completely. Drain excess liquid.
Add 1 can of chopped tomatoes and simmer for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
Stir in 1½ cups of cooked brown rice or other grain of your choice and ¾ cup of shredded cheese.
Spoon the filling into the halved peppers and top, generously, with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
Pour a little bit of water into the pan, just covering the base slightly. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for about 25-30 minutes until the peppers have softened and the cheese is completely melted.
Serve hot with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Give this Mexican Stuffed Peppers recipe a try next time you’re in the kitchen or if you’re a Taco Tuesday kind of family then switch things up and try this alternative instead. Let us know your thoughts on this recipe and our other stuffed pepper recipes. Contact us online using our hashtag #cookmerecipes!
Amazing! My family loved these Mexican Stuffed Peppers! They were so easy to make and packed with flavor. I made them for a weekend dinner, and they vanished in minutes. Can’t wait to make them again!
I made these Mexican Stuffed Peppers last weekend for a family gathering. Everyone loved them, especially my husband who usually doesn't eat peppers. The blend of spices was perfect. I added a bit more cheese on top because we love it. Definitely my new go-to recipe for gatherings.
Delicious! I made these Mexican Stuffed Peppers for a family gathering and they were a hit! The flavors melded so well together, and the kids couldn't get enough. I will definitely be making these again soon, maybe adding some more spice next time. Perfect for any occasion!
Loved these peppers!
Delicious stuffed peppers!
Superb! I tried these stuffed peppers for my friends' game night. Everyone loved the flavors! Easy to make and deliciously cheesy. Definitely my go-to recipe now!
These stuffed peppers are lit! Made 'em for a family night and everyone cleaned their plates. Super easy and packed with flavor! Definitely a keeper!
Easy, delicious meal!
Super delicious recipe. I made these stuffed peppers for a family dinner. My kids loved the cheesy top and I enjoyed the easy prep. Will definitely make again for taco night.
These peppers were fantastic. I made them for a family dinner last week and everyone loved it. The spice mix is just perfect and it was so easy to prepare. Definitely my go-to for a crowd pleaser.
Simplicity amazed me. Made these for a friends night and they went fast. Flavors were just right and reminded me of family dinners.
Delicious!
¡Delicioso!
OMG, these stuffed peppers were lit! Super easy to whip up and so delish. Total fave!
I tried these Mexican Stuffed Peppers last week for a family dinner, and they were a huge hit! My husband loved them, and the kids even asked for seconds. The flavors are amazing, and it was so easy to make. I can’t wait to cook this again!
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