Description
Taco Stuffed Peppers are the perfect solution for a quick, healthy dinner that the whole family will enjoy. These vibrant bell peppers are filled with lean ground beef, brown rice, and a delightful mix of spices, creating a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and customizable. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly dish or a meal prep option, these stuffed peppers deliver on flavor and presentation. Serve them with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro for an added burst of taste. Easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, Taco Stuffed Peppers will quickly become a staple in your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bell peppers
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 18 oz can black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 15 oz can corn (drained & rinsed)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Bake peppers in a baking dish for 5 minutes to soften.
- In a skillet, sauté onion with olive oil and spices until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Mix in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, brown rice, and taco seasoning; stir well.
- Generously fill each pepper with the mixture and place back in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
- Uncover, top with cheese, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg