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Mexican Style Picadillo Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers

Mexican Style Picadillo Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers

  • 40 Minutes Prep
  • 1 Hour 20 Minutes Total
  • 6 Servings
  • 270 Calories per Serving
An easy weeknight meal idea for the entire family! These savory Mexican style Picadillo stuffed poblano peppers with ground beef are flavorful, filling and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Cook beef and potatoes as directed on box.
  3. Cut open one side of each chile; remove seeds. Arrange chiles in baking dish; divide beef mixture among chiles, about 1/2 cup each.
  4. 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

Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 Stuffed Pepper
Amount per serving (Calories ): 270
Nutrition Facts
Food component / NutrientAmount% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g23%
Saturated Fat7g37%
Trans Fat½g% Value not available
Cholesterol70mg24%
Sodium530mg22%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g6%
Soluble Fiber0g% Value not available
Sugars5g% Value not available
Protein20g% Value not available
Vitamin DValue not available0%
Vitamin EValue not available0%
CalciumValue not available20%
IronValue not available15%
Potassium530mg15%
ThiaminValue not available6%
RiboflavinValue not available10%
NiacinValue not available15%
Vitamin B6Value not available20%
Vitamin B12Value not available25%
Pantothenic AcidValue not available4%
PhosphorusValue not available25%
MagnesiumValue not available8%
ZincValue not available30%
ManganeseValue not available8%
SeleniumValue not available20%
CopperValue not available8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

  • Starch ½,
  • 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 ½,
  • Fat 0,
  • Fruits 0c,
  • Vegetables ½c,
  • Grains 0oz-eq,
  • Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
  • Dairy ½c,
  • Fats & Oils 0tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

  • Choices per serving1