Baked Chili Mac Stuffed Peppers
Savor the comforting blend of hearty chili, pasta, and gooey cheese inside colorful bell peppers with this Baked Chili Mac Stuffed Peppers recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, these vibrant stuffed peppers deliver an explosion of flavor that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. Customize the filling to suit your taste and enjoy a meal that’s both satisfying and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup small pasta (elbow macaroni or shells)
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans (mild or spicy)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds; place upright in a baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, diced tomatoes (with juice), and chili beans. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in cooked pasta until evenly coated; season to taste.
- Stuff each pepper with the meat mixture and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Swap ground beef for turkey or add black beans for a vegetarian twist. Adjust spice levels by adding cayenne or other spices as desired.