Taco Stuffed Peppers Recipe
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5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
574 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Taco Stuffed Peppers Recipe
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This taco stuffed peppers recipe is loaded with flavor – large sweet bell peppers stuffed with taco seasoned ground meat then topped with melty cheese. Don't forget the hot sauce!
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Ingredients
- 2 bell pepper Any color will do - I used a couple large sweet peppers I grew in my garden
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 1 Serrano pepper chopped (use jalapeno for milder heat)
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 12 ounces ground turkey (any ground meat will do – ground beef, turkey, chicken or pork)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning I used my own blend!
- 1 tablespoon ancho powder (or use extra taco seasoning)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup water
- lime juice from half lime
- 4 tablespoons hot sauce use your favorite
- 3 ounces cheddar cheese or use Monterrey Jack or pepperjack cheese, grated
- cilantro chopped cilantro; for serving
- hot sauce
- chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat a large pan to medium heat and add oil.
- Add onion and serrano pepper and cook about 5 minutes to soften.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring here and there.
- Add ground turkey (or your chosen ground meat) and cook about 8-10 minutes, breaking it apart as you go, until turkey is cooked through.
- Add taco seasoning, ancho powder, salt and pepper to taste and stir. Cook 1 minute to let the flavors bloom.
- Add water and bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, to let the flavors develop and water to reduce.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Slice each pepper in half lengthwise and core them out. Set them onto a baking dish, open sides up.
- Top each pepper half with 3 ounces taco-seasoned turkey meat (or whatever meat you are using), then top with shredded cheese
- Bake in a slightly oiled baking pan for 15-20 minutes, until the peppers soften and the cheeses begin to brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, spicy pepper flakes and hot sauce.
Notes
- NOTE: If you’d like your peppers to be even softer, blanche them in hot water for 1-2 minutes before stuffing them.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
574kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
1350mg
(56%)
Potassium
869mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
5767IU
(115%)
Vitamin C
179mg
(199%)
Calcium
385mg
(39%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 574kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1350mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 869mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 5767IU | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 179mg | 199% |
| Calcium | 385mg | 39% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4 reviews
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