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Taco Stuffed Peppers: A Flavorful Recipe to Try Today!

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Spoon the taco filling evenly into each bell pepper, packing it down slightly. Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
  6. 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.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed pepperCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

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.

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