Description
Enjoy a vibrant and hearty meal with our Taco Stuffed Peppers Mexican Recipe! This dish features colorful bell peppers filled to the brim with seasoned ground beef, rice, black beans, and topped with melting cheddar cheese. Bursting with bold Mexican flavors, these stuffed peppers are perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. They are not only filling and satisfying but also highly customizable to fit various dietary preferences, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a unique dish to impress guests, this recipe will delight everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add the ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, black beans, and salsa into the beef mixture until heated through.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the beef-rice mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg