Mexican Style Picadillo Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers
40 Minutes Prep
1 Hour 20 Minutes Total
6 Servings
270 Calories per Serving
Ingredient List
- 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
- 1 box Mezco™ Picadillo Flavor Duo Sauce and Spice & Herb Blend
- Water, as called for on box
- Potatoes, as called for on box
- 6 medium poblano chiles
- 1 1/4 cups shredded queso Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- Fresh cilantro, if desired
Preparation
- Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook beef and potatoes as directed on box.
- Cut open one side of each chile; remove seeds. Arrange chiles in baking dish; divide beef mixture among chiles, about 1/2 cup each.
- Cover with foil; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until chiles are tender and filling is heated through. Remove foil; top with cheese. Bake uncovered 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with cilantro just before serving.
Tips
- Queso Oaxaca is a quick-melting cheese, perfect for topping these stuffed peppers. If you are unable to find Queso Oaxaca, shredded mozzarella cheese is a good substitute.
- Poblano chile peppers are flavorful but not spicy. They will soften as they bake, making them tender and delicious.
- Picadillo is a traditional Latin American dish that starts with a ground meat mixture cooked in spiced tomato sauce and varies slightly from country to country. It can also be served with cooked rice, tacos or as an empanada filling.
- Green beans are a great option to dish up alongside your peppers, or if you’re looking for a bigger meal, this recipe will go perfectly alongside some Mexican-style street corn! Why not even add a dollop of sour cream for some added tanginess?
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)
Total Fat 15g 23%, Saturated Fat 7g 37%, Cholesterol 70mg 24%, Sodium 530mg 22%, Potassium 530mg 15%, Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%, Dietary Fiber 1g 6%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 90%, Calcium 20%, Iron 15%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 6%, Riboflavin 10%, Niacin 15%, Vitamin B6 20%, Folic Acid 4%, Vitamin B12 25%, Pantothenic Acid 4%, Phosphorus 25%, Magnesium 8%, Zinc 30%, Selenium 20%, Copper 8%, Manganese 8%
Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)
Calories 270, Calories from Fat 130, Trans Fat 1/2g, Monounsaturated Fat 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 5g, Protein 20g, Beta-Carotene 20%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1, Starch 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 0, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 1, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 2, High-Fat Meat 1/2, Fat 0, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 1/2c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 2oz-eq, Dairy 1/2c, Fats & Oils 0tsp
