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.
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Cheesy Enchilada Stuffed 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!
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Stuffed Mexican 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
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Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe
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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
- That AWESOME beef crumbling spatula! (click to see where to buy)
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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Cheese makes everything better! These are gorgeous!
Thank you!
I just made this for dinner and holy enchilada this is amazing!!! Thank you for this awesome RECIPE!
HOORAY! Made my night to get this comment. Thanks so much for saying hi, so glad you loved the recipe :)
Can i freeze them if so how long would i thaw them N how long to cook
I have never frozen them but I would think with the ingredients that you could. I would let them thaw in the fridge first and then cook just about 5 minutes longer than listed. Hope it works out well!
How long should I thaw thEm for in the friDge
I’ve just never prepared them that way so to be honest I’m not totally sure. I’d say for at least an hour. Hope that helps!
How long will the peppers stay Good if i quadruPle the recipe
These are best right away just because the peppers can get pretty soggy the next day. They’re still good, just not as good. I’d say as far as food safety you’d need to eat within 2-3 days and keep refrigerated. Enjoy!
This is the time for meal. My mouth is really watering to taste this stuffed peppers. It’s different and delicious.
This is awesome Reciepe I loved it
I can´t eat beef so I am wondering if ground pork would work as well? This looks delicious.
Cheese makes everything better! These are gorgeous!
This was delicious and my son who claims to “hate” peppers asked for seconds. I used ground turkey and added rice and black beans. Pared with salad and breadsticks delicious.
Did you use canned beans? If so did you simmer them prior to putting them in the pepper and then let cook for another 30-40 mins? Or did you put beans in directly from can?
This is a great idea! Stuffed peppers are one of my husband’s favorite dishes, but it never crossed my mind to put enchilada filling in the center. We’ll be having these soon. Love how cheesy they are!