These stuffed jalapeños are filled with cream cheese and a spicy ground beef mixture.
They are a tasty party appetizer and are easy to make.

I love a good jalapeno popper. I have to order them anytime I see them on a restaurant menu. The hotter... the better!
I make these stuffed jalapeños at home for a fun appetizer. Everyone loves them and they disappear fast!
Watch how to make stuffed jalapeños
Watch this video on how to make stuffed jalapenos with ground beef and cheese.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make stuffed jalapeños with cheese and ground beef.
- sharp cheddar cheese- You can use any type of cheddar. You can also substitute with Pepper Jack cheese and Monterrey Jack cheese.
- jalapeños-Try to pick out large jalapeños. The smaller jalapeños are harder to fill.
- cream cheese
- ground beef- You can substitute with ground turkey, ground sausage, or ground chicken.
- taco seasoning mix
Steps
Follow these easy steps to make stuffed jalapeños with cheese and ground beef.
- Slice jalapeños in half and remove the seeds. Set aside.
- Cook ground beef until it is halfway cooked.
- Add in taco seasoning mix and cook ground beef is done.
- In a mixing bowl, mix seasoned ground beef with cream cheese.
- Fill jalapeño halves with filling.
- Top jalapeños with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake jalapeños in the oven at 400 for 15-20 minutes.
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Tips
It is easiest to bake the stuffed jalapeños, but you can grill or smoke the jalapeños.
I use a meat chopper to grind the meat into tiny pieces. If you do not have a meat chopper, you can find one here: Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher, Safe for Non-Stick Cookware.
Serve the stuffed jalapeno poppers by themselves or with a side of ranch. Your friends and family will love them! Enjoy!
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Recipe
Stuffed Jalapeños with Cheese and Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix
- 16 jalapeños
Instructions
- Slice jalapeños in half and remove the seeds. Set aside.16 jalapeños
- Cook ground beef until it is halfway cooked.1 pound ground beef
- Add in taco seasoning mix and cook ground beef is done.1 ounce taco seasoning mix
- In a mixing bowl, mix seasoned ground beef with cream cheese.8 ounces cream cheese
- Fill jalapeño halves with filling.
- Top jalapeños with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake jalapeños in the oven at 400 for 15-20 minutes.1 cup sharp cheddar cheese