on Sep 06, 2016, Updated Jan 22, 2024 4 Comments These Chili Stuffed Peppers take delicious bell peppers, stuff them with my hearty black bean chili, and top them with melty cheese. So scrumptious! If you are looking for a meaty stuffed pepper, try my Simple Stuffed Peppers. They are delicious, too!
Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information. Bell Peppers – Use 8 fresh green bell peppers or other colored bell peppers if you choose. Black Bean Chili – Use my easy Easy Black Bean Chili Cheeses – Grated Monterey Jack and Cheddar
How to Make Chili Stuffed Peppers
Prep the Peppers – To make them, I halved each of my fresh peppers and removed the seeds and membranes from the peppers. Then, I placed them into a baking dish with the open cavity facing up. Stuff the Peppers with Chili – Meanwhile, I prepared my chili for stuffing the peppers. For the chili, I used my Black Bean Chili recipe and filled each of the peppers with it. Bake the Peppers – Then, I popped the peppers into the oven to bake until the peppers were fork tender, about 20 minutes. Top with and Melt the Cheeses – I then topped the peppers with freshly shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and returned the pan to the oven for about 5 minutes for the cheeses to melt. Serve – Once the cheeses are melted, plate the peppers for serving and enjoy!
Storage Tips
To store: Place the cooled chili stuffed peppers in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in oven or microwave until heated throughout. To freeze: Fill the unbaked pepper halves with the cooled chili, then wrap tightly with plastic wrap followed by foil. You can also place it in an airtight freezer-safe storage container. Place it into the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight; remove the foil and plastic wrap. Bake as directed. Additional baking time may be needed. If you tried this Chili Stuffed Peppers recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting! Enjoy!Robyn xo
