[X]

Home > Recipes > Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Read reviews (14)

Rate recipe

“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

This recipe is:

Contest Winning

[X]

Rate Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Click on stars to rate

Would you make this recipe again?

Write a review

[X]

Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

25 30 55

Ingredients

8 medium green peppers
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1-1/2 cups water
1 envelope (5.4 ounces) Mexican-style rice and pasta mix
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the diced tomatoes, water and pasta mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Place 1/3 cup rice mixture in each pepper; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Top with remaining rice mixture. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted and peppers are tender. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 stuffed pepper equals 301 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 797 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Southwest Stuffed Peppers in Simple & Delicious June/July 2010, p37

More recipes like this:

Recipe Slideshows

Browse slideshows featuring our best recipes, holiday ideas, easy how-tos, cooking tips, and more!

Get Recipes >

Top 10 Recipes

A collection of our favorite, highest-rated recipes—including the best dessert, dinner and holiday recipes.

Get Recipes >

Reviews for Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

Rate and Review this Recipe

(11-14) of 14 reviews

Sort Reviews:

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by brownrexx

I don't like recipes that use mixes because eventually they are discontinued. This one is really good as long as the mix is available.

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2010 by phylagain

Safedepo, my mom picked up a similar item from Knorr's brand.

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2010 by phylagain

This was an amazing flavored recipe! Mom didn't want 'stuffed peppers', so she bought one green pepper, sliced it up into large pieces for flavor, and baked it in a casserole dish. We spooned it into tortillas when it was ready. YUMMY!

Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2010 by safedepo

I would love to rate this receipe if I could find a package of Mexican Style Rice & Pasta Mix. Where can I purchase it in Texas?

View all >