Description
A vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings a twist to traditional tacos, perfect for family meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Taco toppings (sour cream, salsa, avocado, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds to create a hollow space for the stuffing.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat and onion until the meat is browned and the onion is soft—about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the corn, black beans, and taco seasoning. Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is heated through and combined well.
- Carefully stuff the hollowed bell peppers with your delicious meat mixture, packing it down a bit as you go.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, standing them upright for a straight bake.
- Top each stuffed pepper generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
- Serve hot with your favorite taco toppings for everyone to enjoy!
Notes
Taco Stuffed Peppers can be customized with various ingredients and are a hit with both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Taco Stuffed Peppers, Mexican food, family meals, easy recipe