Taco Stuffed Peppers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
540 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Taco Stuffed Peppers
Description
This recipe uses bell peppers as edible containers for a flavorful mixture of ground beef, sautéed with garlic and onion, spiced with chili powder and cumin, and simmered with diced tomatoes and enchilada sauce. Cooked rice is stirred into the meat filling, adding body and substance. The peppers are then filled with this mixture, topped with additional enchilada sauce and shredded cheddar cheese, and baked until the peppers soften and the cheese melts to a golden finish.
The combination offers a balanced texture with tender roasted peppers and a hearty, spiced filling. The enchilada sauce keeps the filling moist while adding depth to the flavor.
Taco Stuffed Peppers make a satisfying meal with a hand-held style and can be paired with simple sides like a green salad or beans. They are convenient to prepare ahead and reheat.
Ingredients
- 4 bell pepper red or green
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes such as Rotel, 1 can, with chilies
- 1 can enchilada sauce divided
- 2 cups rice or Cauliflower Rice, cooked
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Wash and seed bell peppers and cut in half from top to bottom. Place in a greased 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
- Brown ground beef, onion and garlic. Drain any fat. Stir in chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes, ⅔ cup of the enchilada sauce. Let simmer 2-3 minutes, remove from heat and stir in cooked rice.
- Divide beef mixture into the pepper halves. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are cooked and cheese is melted.
- Top with your favorite taco toppings and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 795mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4590IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 154.7mg | 172% |
| Calcium | 448mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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