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Taco Stuffed Peppers
Taco Stuffed Peppers. This quick and easy dinner recipe is sure to please the whole family! Peppers filled with the best taco meat, topped with cheese, and all the best taco toppings!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 230 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- homemade taco seasoning
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Taco Toppings
- tomato
- cilantro
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice 3 bell peppers in half. Spoon out the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers cut side up on a medium size baking sheet.
- Bake the peppers for about 20 minutes until the peppers are softened.
- While the peppers are baking, prepare the taco meat. Place 1 pound ground beef into a medium-sized skillet, and cook over medium heat while breaking up the meat. Once the meat is browned and fully cooked, add the homemade taco seasoning and ½ cup tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Spoon the cooked meat into the cooked peppers. Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for an additional 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese if desired.
- Serve warm, top with any additional taco toppings desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
272mg
(11%)
Potassium
443mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2140IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
78mg
(87%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2140IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 78mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.