⏱ 55 min total

Southwest Beef Stuffed Peppers

Name: Southwest Beef Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¹⁄₁₆ cup Brown rice; ½ medium Green bell pepper; ⅓ tsp Olive oil; ⅓ cloves, minced Garlic; ³⁄₁₆ lb Ground beef; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp, ground Cumin seed; ³⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Oregano; ³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Chipotle chili powder; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Chili powder; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Sweet corn; ³⁄₁₆ medium whole Tomatoes; ⅓ tbsp Cilantro; ¹⁄₁₆ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese

Per 1 serving · 192 g · 14 ingredients

Calories

306

15%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
17g
22% of calories
Carbs
13g
17% of calories
Fat
21g
61% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Southwest Beef Stuffed Peppers (192 g) has 306 calories, with 17 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (61% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), Vitamin C (57% DV) and niacin (26% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 23%, 39% and 21% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

159cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.6g

Net carbs

11g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.2g

2.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein34%
Vitamin C57%
Niacin26%
Vitamin B636%
Vitamin B1271%
Iron38%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin K10%
Thiamine10%
Riboflavin (B2)13%
Pantothenic acid13%
Choline10%
Calcium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium23%
Saturated fat39%
Cholesterol21%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 50 min

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2
Cook the brown rice according to package directions; set aside fluffed.
3
Halve the bell peppers and place them cut side down in a large baking dish; bake until slightly softened, about 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add the garlic and corn; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
7
Stir in cumin, chipotle chili powder, oregano, chili powder, and salt; cook until the beef is browned and seasoned, about 5 minutes.
8
Off the heat, fold in the cooked rice, diced tomato, and chopped cilantro.
9
Turn the pepper halves cut side up. Spoon the beef mixture into each.
10
Top evenly with shredded cheese and bake until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
11
Serve hot.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (192 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	53 μg	6%
Vitamin C	51 mg	57%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	7%
Vitamin K	12 μg	10%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	10%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	13%
Niacin	4 mg	26%
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg	36%
Folate (B9)	24 μg	6%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	71%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	13%
Choline	54 mg	10%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	109 mg	11%
Iron	3 mg	38%
Potassium	441 mg	9%
Magnesium	43 mg	10%
Phosphorus	223 mg	32%
Zinc	4 mg	35%
Copper	0.1 mg	15%
Manganese	0.5 mg	21%
Selenium	16 μg	29%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	38 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	287 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	22 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.2 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	528 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.4 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	9 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	27 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	2 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 306 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

58min
Walking (3.5 mph)
37min
Cycling (moderate)
25min
Running (6 mph)
43min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Southwest Beef Stuffed Peppers?

One serving of Southwest Beef Stuffed Peppers (1 serving) has 306 calories, which works out to 159 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Southwest Beef Stuffed Peppers high in protein?

It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Southwest Beef Stuffed Peppers keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 17% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Southwest Beef Stuffed Peppers?

536 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Southwest Beef Stuffed Peppers?

2.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (192 g)

Calories306

% Daily Value*

Total fat 21g	27%
Saturated fat 7.9g	39%
Trans fat 1g
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 536mg	23%
Total carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary fiber 2.2g	8%
Total sugars 2.5g
Protein 17g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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