Taco Stuffed Peppers
Taco Stuffed Peppers are an easy and delicious twist on tacos that will make your taste buds rejoice! The perfect weeknight meal for those busy nights!
Servings: 6
Calories: 513kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers *medium, any color
- 1 lb ground beef *or turkey
- 1 can black beans *drained/rinsed
- 1 cup brown rice *cooked
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup cheddar cheese *shredded
- toppings of choice
Instructions
- Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds.
- Place all peppers upright in a baking dish and place in preheated oven, 350, for 20 minutes.
- While peppers are in oven, add ground beef/turkey to a large skillet.
- Brown meat over medium/high heat and add in taco seasoning.
- Once meat is cooked through, drain fat.
- Mix in the black beans, rice, and corn.
- Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in salsa and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Once peppers are done roasting, remove from oven.
- Using a spoon, scoop the meat mixture into the center of each pepper until filled.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top of peppers.
- Place pan back into oven for additional 15 minutes.
- Remove and place toppings of choice on top. Enjoy!!
Notes
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe: https://thecookinchicks.com/taco-seasoning/
Nutrition
Serving: 1pepper | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 886mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4271IU | Vitamin C: 155mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 4mg
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