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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Stuffed Jalapeños with Cheese and Ground Beef

    February 3, 2023 Updated: March 25, 2023 By Katie Crenshaw 14 Comments

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    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.

    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.

    stuffed jalapenos on a white plate with sour cream dip in the center

    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 to make stuffed jalapeños-jalapeños, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, ground beef, taco seasoning mix

    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 to make stuffed jalapeños

    Steps

    Follow these easy steps to make stuffed jalapeños with cheese and ground beef.

    1. Slice jalapeños in half and remove the seeds. Set aside.
    2. Cook ground beef until it is halfway cooked.
    3. Add in taco seasoning mix and cook ground beef is done.
    4. In a mixing bowl, mix seasoned ground beef with cream cheese.
    5. Fill jalapeño halves with filling.
    6. 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.

    stuffed jalapeños in a serving dish with dip in the center of the plate

    Serve the stuffed jalapeno poppers by themselves or with a side of ranch. Your friends and family will love them! Enjoy!

    If you like this recipe, check out: 

    • Cream Cheese Taco Dip
    • Cheeseburger Poutine
    • Baked Burger Sliders
    • Beer Cheese Dip
    • Dill Pickle Dip

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this stuffed jalapeños and tell me what you think about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your jalapeños on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    stuffed jalapenos on a white plate with sour cream dip in a bowl in the center

    Stuffed Jalapeños with Cheese and Ground Beef

    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.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 32
    Calories: 79kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    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

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    Notes

    Note:
    It is easiest to bake the stuffed jalapeños, but you can grill or smoke the jalapeños.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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