By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 6, 2018
This Mexican Stuffed Peppers recipe is our go-to easy recipe. These Enchilada Stuffed Peppers with Cheese are loaded with beef, green chiles, onions, enchilada sauce, and so much cheese! You won’t believe how easy this recipe is and how much your entire family will love it.
Cheesy EnchiladaStuffed Peppers Recipe
These Mexican Stuffed Peppers oozing with cheese are the ultimate comfort food. Bell Peppers make the perfect little basket for all this cheesy enchilada goodness. Low carb enchiladas? SIGN ME UP!
I’m totally aware that you can make stuffed peppers into a healthy dinner…but that’s not what I did. I made this Mexican Stuffed Peppers recipe instead.
I made stuffed bell peppers into an oooey gooey cheesy mess of delicious flavors! These bell peppers are stuffed with everything that makes Mexican night a weekly favorite: spicy beef, green chiles, enchilada sauce, sauteed onions, and SO MUCH CHEESE!
These Enchilada Stuffed Peppers with Cheese reheat like a dream and it’s loved by the entire family. And just because they’re baked and inside a vegetable…I’m going to pretend they’re healthy. Shhhhh! Don’t burst my bubble. CHEESY ENCHILADA EASY STUFFED PEPPERS are my new obsession!
I’ve always known I loved Tex Mex Recipes like our Chicken Tacos and Best Queso Recipe …but there’s a new favorite in town, the BEST Stuffed Peppers Recipe!
StuffedMexican Bell Peppers
This Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe is yet another recipe that proves cooking can be easy and yummy. The green chiles are my absolute fave and they add just the right amount of kick to this Cheesy Enchilada Stuffed Peppers recipe. I literally cannot wait for you guys to try these!
Be sure to try these Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers and this Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers recipe .
Can enchilada stuffed peppers be frozen?
I get this question all the time! The answer is YES, you can freeze stuffed peppers! Be sure everything is fully cooked and cooled before freezing, and be sure to wrap them well (in plastic wrap) and store in an airtight container.
You can also store them in the fridge instead, if you know you’ll be reheating and eating them within 3-5 days. Makes them a great meal to make for your favorite new mama, friend in need, or spouse for work the next day. High fives all around!
Can I make these Enchilada Stuffed Peppers healthy?
Of course! If you want your Mexican stuffed peppers to be a little healthier, all you have to do is go easy on the cheese and sub ground turkey for the beef. Simple right?
Your family will love them either way, trust me! You can truly make these stuffed peppers as indulgent or as healthy as you want. The choice is yours!
How to Make Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Another thing I love so much about this easy stuffed bell pepper recipe is how you could customize it to your family’s liking. Just so easy, so good, and so fun. They’re a show stopper whether cooking for your kids or entertaining a crowd. Yum YUM!
Here are a few ways you can customize these Mexican Stuffed Peppers to make them perfect for your family:
- Add shredded chicken
- Add quinoa or rice
- Make in other flavors like Hawaiian Stuffed Peppers
- Make them spicy by using spicy enchilada sauce or jalapenos!
I hope you give these Enchilada Stuffed Peppers with Cheese a try TONIGHT! With only 7 ingredients, what are you waiting for?! Enjoy!
If you’re wanting to make this Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe for Cinco de Mayo , we have lots of other great recipe ideas for pairing! Serve with our Cheesy Mexican Rice , Homemade Tortilla Chips , Mexican Grilled Corn , and Cowboy Dip Recipe .
Be sure to stir together a Skinny Margarita to complete the meal and celebrate the day. It’s our favorite food holiday…no time for moderation!
If you like this stuffed bell pepper recipe, try these other favorite Cheesy Mexican Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Tacos
- Stuffed Pepper Casserole
- Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Shells
- White Queso Recipe
- Queso Smothered Chicken Fajitas
- Chicken Enchilada Skillet Pie
- Mexican Stuffed Chicken
- Foil Packet Nachos
Watch & Learn!
Mexican Stuffed Peppers How to Video
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- ▢ 4 large bell peppers
- ▢ 1 lb lean ground beef
- ▢ 1 ounce taco seasoning Click for Homemade Recipe!
- ▢ 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
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with foil (we love REYNOLDS!) and set aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat ground beef over medium high heat, crumbling as you cook. If there is extra oil after your beef is fully cooked, drain and return to the heat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and stir until well coated. Toss in the onions and allow to cook with the beef.
- When beef is almost cooked through and onions begin to become transluescent, stir in the green chiles and enchilada sauce. Turn off heat. Set aside.
- Cut the top off each pepper and hollow out the inside; removing ribs and seeds. Place each pepper on the baking sheet.
- To stuff each pepper, start with several spoonfuls beef, then half cup cheese, then fill nearly to the top with beef. Top with another 1/2 cup cheese (depending on size of the pepper, 1/4 cup cheese would be enough. Whatever covers the top to your liking), and place the top back on the pepper. Repeat with remaining peppers.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is melty.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and cilantro if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 ounce taco seasoning Click for Homemade Recipe!
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with foil (we love REYNOLDS!) and set aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat ground beef over medium high heat, crumbling as you cook. If there is extra oil after your beef is fully cooked, drain and return to the heat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and stir until well coated. Toss in the onions and allow to cook with the beef.
- When beef is almost cooked through and onions begin to become transluescent, stir in the green chiles and enchilada sauce. Turn off heat. Set aside.
- Cut the top off each pepper and hollow out the inside; removing ribs and seeds. Place each pepper on the baking sheet.
- To stuff each pepper, start with several spoonfuls beef, then half cup cheese, then fill nearly to the top with beef. Top with another 1/2 cup cheese (depending on size of the pepper, 1/4 cup cheese would be enough. Whatever covers the top to your liking), and place the top back on the pepper. Repeat with remaining peppers.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is melty.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and cilantro if desired.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
