Description
Taco Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and nutritious choice for any dinner table! These bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef or turkey, seasoned beans, and melty cheese, making them a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Perfect for busy weeknights or as meal prep for the week ahead, these stuffed peppers are not only quick to prepare but also customizable with your favorite toppings. Add fresh salsa, creamy guacamole, or a dollop of sour cream to elevate your meal. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy this low-carb dish that’s packed with protein and sure to please the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 oz. packet taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Halve the bell peppers lengthwise, remove seeds, and place them hollow side up on a greased baking sheet. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 15 minutes.
- In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onions and cook for about 5 minutes until soft. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste, and minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in water, bring to a boil then simmer. Stir in black beans and drained tomatoes; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Remove baked peppers from the oven and fill each with the taco mixture. Top generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg