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Taco Stuffed Peppers

Delicious bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful taco filling, perfect for a healthy dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffed Peppers
  • 4 pieces Bell Peppers Any color, tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with turkey or plant-based meat
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice White or brown rice
  • 1 cup Black Beans Canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Canned or frozen
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For cooking the meat
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Optional
  • 1 cup Salsa Optional
  • 1 cup Chopped Cilantro Optional

Method
 

Prepare the Peppers
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  2. Place the peppers upright in a baking dish.
Cook the Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning, cooked rice, black beans, and corn. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
Stuff the Peppers
  1. Spoon the beef mixture into each bell pepper until they are filled.
  2. Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite taco ingredients.

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