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Colorful bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, arranged on a rustic wooden surface with vibrant ingredients visible around.

Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers for a Quick Weeknight Dinner

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A flavorful and easy-to-make stuffed pepper recipe using bell peppers, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro and sour cream for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onions until translucent, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
  3. Mix in taco seasoning, cooked rice, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange bell pepper halves in a baking dish. Spoon the beef mixture into each pepper.
  5. Top with shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
  • For a milder flavor, omit or reduce the taco seasoning.
  • Best served hot with your favorite toppings.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking, sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Easy, family-friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg