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Taco stuffed peppers topped with jalapeno slices and cilantro, on a baking tray.
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8-Ingredient Taco Stuffed Peppers

Cheesy and flavor-packed taco stuffed peppers! Make this simple 8-ingredient recipe when you need a low effort, high-protein, but super delicious dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Keyword: Easy, Weeknight Dinners
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Miranda Galati, MHSc, RD

Equipment

Ingredients

Peppers

  • 4 medium bell peppers sliced in half lengthwise with seeds removed
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning I use the spicy Siete seasoning mix
  • 1 jar (15-oz) medium salsa
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 can (15-oz) black beans drained and rinsed
  • ⅔ cup cooked long grain rice feel free to use minute rice
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Topping Ideas

  • sour cream, plain greek yogurt hot sauce, sliced green onion, diced red onion, fresh or pickled jalapeno slices, cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions

  • Position oven rack to the middle and pre-heat to 400 F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place bell peppers on the prepared pan, insides facing up. Set aside.
  • Heat a large saute pan to medium. Add ground beef and sprinkle half the taco seasoning over top. Cook and crumble until minimal pink remains.
  • Stir in remaining taco seasoning, salsa, lime juice, black beans, and cooked rice. Turn off the heat.
  • Gently press the meat mixture into the bell pepper halves, distributing evenly. Loosely cover with tin foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until peppers are fork tender.
  • Remove peppers from the oven and top with cheese.
  • Return to the oven uncovered and bake for 10 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly bubbling. Broil for 1-3 minutes if desired for extra browning.
  • Let your bell peppers rest for 5-minutes before serving. Load up the toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

  • 1 serving = 2 pepper halves.
  • You can use bell peppers of any color.
  • Make sure to use a really good and flavorful taco seasoning. I always use the spicy taco seasoning from Siete.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1289mg | Potassium: 1301mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4749IU | Vitamin C: 155mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 6mg