Description
Taco Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and hearty dish filled with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, rice, beans, and spices, all baked in bell peppers and topped with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the cooked rice, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and salsa. Mix well and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While the filling is cooking, prepare the bell peppers. Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Spoon the taco filling evenly into each bell pepper, packing it down slightly. Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground meat with lentils or quinoa.
- Add diced tomatoes or jalapeños to the filling for extra flavor and spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg