Taco Stuffed Peppers
A comforting dish filled with savory ground beef, zesty salsa, and colorful bell peppers, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, cooked rice, black beans, corn, and salsa; mix well until evenly coated.
- Spoon the mixture into each bell pepper and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Top each pepper with a generous handful of shredded cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender, and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These peppers can be served with guacamole, fresh cilantro, or a light salad. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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