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Taco Stuffed Peppers
These healthy taco stuffed peppers are a great low-carb dinner recipe for weeknight meals. They're easy to make, so filling and customizable!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 green bell peppers halved and cored
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup water
For serving the tacos
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- shredded lettuce
- salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place the green pepper halves in an oven-safe baking dish and bake until the peppers soften, about 15 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any fat.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste and water. Stir to combine and continue cooking over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Spoon the taco meat into the crevice of the four baked pepper halves and sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top. Return peppers to the oven until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
- Top with lettuce and salsa or any other taco toppings
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Make Ahead: You can make the taco meat ahead of time and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to use it in the recipe, thaw in the fridge overnight or for at least 6-8 hours.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is but feel free to improvise on the seasoning and the taco toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
540mg
(23%)
Potassium
744mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1019IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
98mg
(109%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 744mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1019IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 98mg | 109% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.