Taco Stuffed Peppers
These vibrant Taco Stuffed Peppers are filled with a delicious meat and bean mixture, topped with cheese for a satisfying meal that brings joy to the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can black beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bell peppers by cutting the tops off and removing the seeds.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, then drain excess fat.
- Mix in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning, and let cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the taco mixture, packing it down gently.
- Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
These stuffed peppers can be customized with different proteins or made vegetarian by increasing the beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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