Flavorful Taco Stuffed Peppers
Taco Stuffed Peppers are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining classic Tex-Mex taco filling and vibrant bell peppers for a hearty, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 15-ounce can black beans (drained)
- 1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Prep the peppers by lightly oiling a baking dish, washing them, and slicing them in half lengthwise.
- Bake the peppers cut-side up for 10 minutes until slightly tender.
- Drain any liquid that pooled inside the pepper halves.
- Cook the filling by browning the ground turkey in a skillet for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the taco seasoning, black beans, and tomatoes; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stuff the pepper halves evenly with the meat mixture.
- Add shredded cheese on top of each pepper.
- Final bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with favorite toppings.
Notes
These peppers can be made ahead, stored, and reheated easily. Customize with different proteins or vegetables for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/taco-stuffed-peppers/
