Description
A delicious and nutritious option for taco lovers, these stuffed peppers are filled with lean ground meat, veggies, and customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: avocado, sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bell peppers by cutting the tops off and removing the seeds.
- Cook the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, corn, and black beans to the meat and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the taco mixture, packing it down slightly.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Add shredded cheese on top and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with avocado, sour cream, salsa, or cilantro.
Notes
Customize your toppings to suit your taste. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, healthy taco recipe, Mexican meal, easy weeknight dinner, meal prep