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.

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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!

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cheesy stuffed peppers on sheet pan

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!
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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:

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Recipe Card

Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe

4.02 from 225 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin
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Stuffed Peppers are a delicious dinner or appetizer option. This Mexican Stuffed Peppers recipe is our go-to easy recipe because it's SO good.. 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 stuffed bell pepper recipe is and how much your entire family will love it. 
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Ingredients 

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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Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 39gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1282mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1610IUVitamin C: 109.8mgCalcium: 404mgIron: 4.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Pamela
Pamela
April 12, 2021 3:05 pm

This is the best stuffed pepper recipe we have eaten. 3rd time this month we’ve made it. We had burgers leftover from the weekend grill, ground them in the food processor, added leftover rice and the entire can of red enchilada sauce with the rest of the ingredients. Baked in the air fryer and enjoyed every bite. Absolutely delicious!! 🤗5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
April 16, 2021 2:26 pm
Reply to  Pamela

Thanks for stopping by, Pamela!

Mary Bolger
Mary Bolger
February 21, 2021 12:53 pm

Recipe looks delicious but I have always par boil my peppers to be sure that they’re tender enough. Does anybody do this?

Mareed.
Mareed.
January 11, 2023 11:26 am
Reply to  Mary Bolger

Yes always! I don’t like crunchy stuffed bell peppers and always steam them a few minutes before stuffing them !

Mal
Mal
December 28, 2020 1:05 pm

Is this recipe gluten free?5 stars

Laura Kopack
Laura Kopack
October 11, 2020 6:09 pm

Loved the Mexican stuffed pepper recipe and have leftovers that should last a few days. My teenager loved them also. You may say not super nutritious, but they are for me–low-carb and sweet.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
November 3, 2020 9:40 am
Reply to  Laura Kopack

Always a good thing when your teenager is pleased as well! Thanks for sharing, Laura!

Janice
Janice
August 14, 2020 11:45 am

I have made these several times & always a hit!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
August 27, 2020 3:45 pm
Reply to  Janice

I’m so happy you love them!!

Sara
Sara
May 11, 2020 3:32 pm

That’s were SO good! Our only issue was that the filling is pretty runny. Amazingly tasty though!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
May 13, 2020 10:16 pm
Reply to  Sara

I’m glad you all still loved them!

vickie
vickie
May 3, 2020 10:53 am

Can an air fryer be used instead of the oven?

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
June 5, 2020 9:07 am
Reply to  vickie

Absolutely!

Cristeen
Cristeen
March 24, 2020 5:44 pm

Best & easiest dinner everyone loves them even my grandkiddo’s. So I know we will have this delicious meal monthly♡♡♡5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
April 9, 2020 1:19 pm
Reply to  Cristeen

I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it so much!!

Sally
Sally
March 21, 2020 5:39 pm

YUM. I adore this recipe!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
March 23, 2020 5:45 pm
Reply to  Sally

Thank you, Sally!!

Nadine L
Nadine L
January 22, 2020 6:01 pm

Love mexican food.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 23, 2020 4:23 pm
Reply to  Nadine L

Me too!! One of my favorites!