Description
Taco Stuffed Peppers Mexican Recipe is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the bold tastes of Mexico right to your dinner table. These delightful stuffed peppers are filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, and black beans, then topped with gooey cheese for a comforting meal everyone will enjoy. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable—add your favorite toppings like sour cream or guacamole for an extra touch. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delicious and satisfying meal ready to serve in no time.
Ingredients
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- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup canned black beans
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut tops off bell peppers, remove seeds, and place upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add ground beef, salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, black beans, and salsa; mix well.
- Stuff each pepper with the beef mixture and top with cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Let cool briefly, garnish as desired, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg