Description
Taco Stuffed Peppers are a colorful and flavorful dish that transforms your dinner into a festive occasion. Each vibrant bell pepper is generously filled with savory ground meat, black beans, and melted cheese, offering a satisfying meal everyone will adore. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to suit individual tastes. Get ready to delight your family and friends with this delicious twist on traditional tacos!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Trim the bottoms slightly if needed to ensure they stand upright.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and black beans until well combined.
- Generously stuff each bell pepper with the meat mixture and arrange them snugly in the baking dish.
- Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or quinoa for a vegetarian option. Add jalapeños or chipotle sauce for an extra kick. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for later use.