Description
Chili Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and hearty dish that combines tender bell peppers with a savory filling of ground meat, beans, and spices. Topped with melted cheese, these vibrant peppers make for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and adaptable to various tastes, this recipe will elevate your home cooking to restaurant-quality in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned; drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, mix cooked meat with black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each pepper with the mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg