Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers
Estimated $9.51 recipe · $4.75 per serving (US / USD)
Peppers baked with a turkey, bean and rice filling under melted cheese.
The recipe
Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers
Peppers baked with a turkey, bean and rice filling under melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers
- 250g turkey mince
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 100g rice, cooked
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 80g grated cheese
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$9.51 for 2 servings · $4.75 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 4 bell peppersPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 150 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $4.00 |
| 250g turkey mincePlanning assumption · $4.50 / 454 g · Uses 250g | $2.48 |
| 1 can black beans, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $0.92 |
| 100g rice, cookedRetail benchmark · $1.77 / 907 g · Retail reference · Cooked rice estimated at 3× dry weight | $0.07 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp smoked paprikaPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 80g grated cheesePlanning assumption · $2.00 / 227 g · Uses 80g | $0.70 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $9.51 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Brown the turkey in oil with cumin and paprika, then add beans, half the tomatoes and the rice.
- Halve and deseed the peppers and fill with the mixture.
- Spoon the rest of the tomatoes around, top with cheese.
- Bake at 200°C for 25 min until the peppers are tender and cheese is golden.
Recipe notes
Use leftover rice here to make assembly even quicker.
Estimated nutrition per serving
540 kcal · 40g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.