Taco Stuffed Peppers Mexican Recipe
Delicious Taco Stuffed Peppers recipe featuring bell peppers filled with beef, rice, and beans, perfect for a Mexican dinner.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- skillet
Ingredients
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1stuffed pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 750mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g
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