Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Mexican Stuffed Peppers are colourful mixed peppers filled with a spiced mix of onion, garlic, jalapeño, cumin and smoked paprika. The Thermomix TM7 chops the aromatics in seconds, grinds the spices fresh and cooks the filling evenly, giving an authentic Mexican flavour with minimal effort. An ideal vegetarian main course for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
About this recipe
Mexican Stuffed Peppers Thermomix TM7 recipes bring vibrant colour and bold spice to your table with remarkably little effort. This recipe transforms sweet mixed peppers into edible bowls filled with a smoky, aromatic mixture of onion, garlic, fresh jalapeño, coriander, ground cumin, smoked paprika and chilli powder. Searching for a quick weeknight dinner made in an all-in-one kitchen machine? This is it: the TM7 chops the onions and garlic in seconds without tears, grinds the spices fresh so their fragrance fills your kitchen, and heats the filling evenly while you hollow out the peppers. The contrast between the tender, slightly charred pepper shell and the well-seasoned filling makes this vegetarian main course a favourite for families and guests alike. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream, fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime for an authentic Mexican touch. Perfect for meal prep lovers too, as the stuffed peppers reheat beautifully the next day.
Preparation tips
- Choose peppers of a similar size so they cook evenly; cut the tops off neatly and keep them as lids. Save the trimmed pepper flesh, chop it and add it to the filling so nothing goes to waste and the mixture becomes extra juicy.
- Prepare the filling a day in advance and keep it covered in the fridge; the cumin, smoked paprika and chilli powder flavours deepen overnight. Stuff the peppers just before baking and add a little grated cheese on top for a golden crust.
- For a milder family version, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños before chopping, or replace them with a few drops of smoked paprika only. Serve with lime wedges, sour cream and fresh coriander so everyone can adjust the heat to taste.
Recipe variations
- Make it vegan and gluten-free by using cooked long-grain rice mixed with black beans and sweetcorn as the filling, and topping the peppers with nutritional yeast instead of cheese. The jalapeño, cumin and smoked paprika keep the Mexican character fully intact.
- For a festive autumn variation, swap half the peppers for small pumpkins or hollowed-out courgettes and add toasted pumpkin seeds and diced mango to the filling. The sweetness of the mango beautifully balances the chilli powder and smoked paprika heat.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fast chopping - The Thermomix chops the onions and garlic in seconds without tears. [Chopping]. [Time Savings]
- Fresh grinding - The TM7 grinds whole cumin seeds into fragrant powder for maximum aroma. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating - The Thermomix heats the spiced filling evenly without burning the paprika. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the TM7 steams the mixed peppers until tender and juicy. [Steaming]. [Multi-Function]
- Direct weighing - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs the rice and spices straight into the bowl. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- mixed peppers
- garlic cloves
- onions
- fresh jalapeño chillies
- olive oil
- fresh coriander
- ground cumin
- smoked paprika
- chilli powder
- turkey mince