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A close-up of a bright red bell pepper filled with taco meat and rice, topped with melted cheddar cheese, part of the 30-Minute Taco Stuffed Peppers.

30-Minute Taco Stuffed Peppers


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make taco night easier with these sweet bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, and melted cheddar cheese, baked until tender.


Ingredients

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  • 4 red bell peppers
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup cooked rice
  • 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
  • 1.25 ounces low sodium taco seasoning packet
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Wash the peppers and slice off the tops. Remove all seeds and membranes from the inside.
  3. Place the peppers in a large pot, fill with water, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let them sit for 5 minutes. Remove the peppers from the water and set them aside.
  4. In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain the fat.
  5. Add the rice, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the meat. Mix until everything combines.
  6. Place the peppers in an 8 x 8 inch baking dish and fill them to the top with the meat mixture.
  7. Top with cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until the peppers are soft and the cheese is melted.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This dish offers a lighter alternative to traditional taco night.
  • You can customize the filling with your favorite taco ingredients.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pepper
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 550
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13
  • Trans Fat: 0.5
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 90

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