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Cheesy Taco Stuffed Peppers

Cheesy Taco Stuffed Peppers


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  • Author: Kelly
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious and easy recipe for cheesy taco stuffed peppers, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  3. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add taco seasoning, cooked rice, black beans, corn, and salsa to the skillet. Mix well.
  5. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  6. Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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Notes

  • Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.
  • These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
  • For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the filling.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: main dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg