Description
Easy Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers are the perfect healthy dinner idea packed with bold taco flavors, seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and melted cheese baked inside colorful bell peppers. This easy family-friendly recipe is high in protein, naturally gluten-free, meal-prep friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights. If you love stuffed peppers, taco recipes, healthy comfort food, and simple Mexican-inspired dinners, this delicious dish is a must-try
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bell Peppers
- 6 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Taco Filling
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup water
For Topping
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sliced green onions
- Sour cream
- Diced avocado
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven and wash bell peppers. Slice off the tops, remove seeds and membranes, and lightly brush the outsides with olive oil.
- Place peppers upright in a baking dish and pre-bake for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or turkey until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cooked rice, black beans, and corn. Mix well until evenly combined and heated through.
- Remove peppers from the oven and fill each one generously with the taco mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil, top with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered for 5–10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with cilantro, green onions, avocado, sour cream, or salsa before serving.
Notes
- Pre-baking the peppers helps them soften while still holding their shape when stuffed.
- Drain excess grease from the meat for a cleaner, less oily filling.
- Customize toppings like cheese, avocado, and salsa for extra flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 350 calories
