Description
These Taco Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant, flavorful spin on classic tacos. With colorful bell peppers filled with seasoned beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheese, they’re a fun and satisfying way to serve dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning, cooked rice, and diced tomatoes. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill each pepper with the taco mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the peppers are tender.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Swap the bell peppers with poblano or jalapeños for heat, or use ground chicken for a leaner option. You can prep these ahead and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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