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 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!
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
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
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
- 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!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
Hi Cris, We’re sorry to hear this recipe didn’t work out as expected. Did you drain the excess grease from the meat before stuffing the peppers? That should help combat the oiliness! It also sounds like they could’ve used a few extra minutes in the oven. We always recommend checking the peppers for doneness rather than relying on the color of the cheese. You can tent with foil if the cheese is browning too much before the peppers are done!
Have a question. When I usually make stuffed peppers, I parboil first. Do the peppers come out tender enough without doing that? Would love to try as is (easier).
Yes, these peppers come out tender!
What is the carb count?
Hi Karen, if you click on the “Nutritional Information” tab on the recipe card, you can view the full nutritional information! One serving contains 14 grams of carbohydrates.
My mom and I really enjoyed these, they are super simple to make and taste really good, they’re not quite enough to be a dinner by themselves but if you add a little beans and rice to the bottom or even on the side they will be very filling. I’m 16 and this was the third meal I’ve made without help from my parents and they really enjoyed it!
Thanks so much for sharing, Trevor!
This recipe turned out amazing! It was delicious and I can’t wait to make it again!
Looks delicious, Beth!
These cheesy enchilada stuffed peppers are so easy and delicious! My husband even asked me to make them again.!
Those look amazing!!
OMG. These were Soooo Good ! I followed everything to the T. But then I added one jalapeno pepper sliced thinly to give it an extra kick. And added another 1/4 cup of the Medium Enchilada sauce. And a little extra onion too. I used the Red Yellow and Orange Peppers. I Loved them and Can’t wait to make them again ! Thanks Becky 😎
Thanks for stopping by and sharing, Percy!
These stuffed peppers are so good and also very easy to prepare. Great make ahead for a party as well. Use different colors of the peppers to make very attractive serving platter.
Thanks for sharing!
Used a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store along with “aloha” peppers! My girlfriend and I loved it and I will definitely be taking the leftovers to work tm!
Thanks for sharing with us, Steve!
Yes, these are the best stuffed peppers! And yes I have never ate a stuffed pepper until these, I don’t like stuffed peppers, but I make these often. My family loves them.
So happy to hear!!
I’m confused 🤔 you said you never ate stuffed peppers before this recipe. But then You said You don’t like stuffed peppers? I’m only asking for clarification because My Husband has never had stuffed peppers and refuses to even try them. Hopefully He’ll try these when I make them.