Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, diced; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope taco seasoning; 1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 0.5 (15 ounce) can refried beans; 1/2 cup salsa; 4 cups cheddar cheese, divided; 5 medium bell peppers

Servings: persons

1
Brown turkey with onion in skillet until done.
2
Drain all grease.
3
Add taco seasoning & water as per envelope simmer 5 minute.
4
Remove from heat and let cool.
5
Cut peppers in half from top to bottom (I try to get ones that are four sided so they sit flat).
6
Remove all seeds and membrane.
7
Place in 2 greased 13 x 9 pans.
8
Mix the salsa & refried beans.
9
To the meat mixture add corn, black beans, green chiles, refried mix, and 2 cups of cheddar cheese.
10
Stuff raw peppers with mix.
11
Cover and bake 1 hour at 350 (can be baked longer if softer peppers are preferred).
12
Uncover & top with remaining cheese.
13
Place back in oven (5 min) just until cheese is melted.

756

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium red onion, diced, 1 lb ground turkey, 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope taco seasoning, 1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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