Chili Stuffed Peppers

Chili Stuffed Peppers are a hearty and flavorful dish featuring bell peppers hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, beans, tomatoes, and chili spices. This variation on classic stuffed peppers draws inspiration from Tex-Mex and Southwestern American cuisine, combining the fresh crunch of the pepper with the rich, warm flavors of a chili con carne filling.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a well-balanced meal, typically high in protein from the meat and beans, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the peppers and filling ingredients. It provides a good source of fiber, vitamins A and C from the bell peppers, and iron from the meat, with a rough calorie range of 300-450 per serving depending on the specific recipe and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	680 mg
Vitamin C	120 mg
Vitamin A	1800 IU
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Zinc	3 mg

Per 1 stuffed pepper (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish represents a creative fusion, transforming the components of a classic chili into an edible bowl, which makes it both a visually appealing and practical one-pot meal. Nutritionally, the bell pepper itself acts as a nutrient-dense, low-calorie vessel that adds significant vitamins and antioxidants to the hearty, protein-rich filling.