Taco Stuffed Peppers
Looking for a quick and healthy dinner idea that the whole family will love? These Taco Stuffed Peppers are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, featuring tender bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, brown rice, black beans, and spices. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize the filling to your liking, making it as spicy or mild as you prefer. Plus, they’re nutritious and fun to eat—everyone can enjoy their own personal pepper packed full of flavor!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bell peppers
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 18 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can corn, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- Shredded cheddar jack cheese
- Taco seasoning packet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Halve the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- Bake halved peppers in a dish for 5 minutes.
- Sauté onion in olive oil until soft; add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, cooked rice, and taco seasoning; mix thoroughly.
- Fill each pepper with the mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes; uncover, top with cheese, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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