Best 3 Taco Seasoned Stuffed Peppers Recipes
**Dive into a culinary adventure with our tantalizing stuffed peppers, bursting with Mexican flavors!**
Prepare to embark on a tastebud journey with our delectable taco-seasoned stuffed peppers. These vibrant bell peppers are generously filled with a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, aromatic rice, and a symphony of Mexican spices, creating a fiesta in your mouth. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of flavors, textures, and colors, making this dish an instant crowd-pleaser. But the culinary journey doesn't end there - discover variations of this classic recipe that cater to diverse dietary preferences and taste buds. From vegetarian delights to spicy sensations, our collection of stuffed pepper recipes promises an unforgettable culinary experience. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your cooking passion, and let's embark on this flavorful adventure together!
TACO-STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY
If you're craving tacos but not all the carbs, you'll love these lightened-up stuffed peppers. The peppers are hollowed out and roasted in the oven, then stuffed with ground beef, black beans, brown rice, corn, and salsa. It's everything you love about tacos, all in an edible vegetable bowl. You can always swap ground beef for chicken or turkey, or stick to rice and keep this recipe totally vegetarian.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 6 peppers
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Cut off the top and remove the seeds from each pepper.
- Place in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 350˚F (175˚C).
- While the Peppers are roasting - heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with entire taco seasoning packet. Allow beef to brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- NOTE: If you made your own taco seasoning, you'll want to add 2 tablespoons. The ingredients above will make more than this recipe requires.
- Add diced onion - continuing to cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to Medium. Mix in the black beans, brown rice, corn, and salsa. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add in 1 cup (100g) of cheese and stir until incorporated and the cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
- Remove peppers from oven and fill each with the taco mixture. Top with additional cheese.
- Return to the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Top each pepper with a generous scoop of guacamole and sour cream. Top with additional cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 13 grams
TACO STUFFED PEPPERS
This is one of my favorite recipes given to me by my daughter-in-law. It is so easy to make and yummy. I like the colored peppers the best.
Provided by Karen Pugh
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix taco seasoning into ground beef.
- Combine water, Mexican rice mix, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil for 1 minute. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Mix ground beef into rice mixture.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook green bell peppers until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Drain. Fill each bell pepper with beef-rice mixture. Arrange bell peppers in a baking dish. Pour ranch dressing over bell peppers and top each with Mexican cheese blend.
- Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender and cheese is melted, 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 148.4 mg, Fat 71.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 26.9 g, Sodium 1886 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
TACO STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE
An easy-to-make, healthy dinner your family will love!
Provided by Six Sisters Stuff
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Wash peppers and slice off the tops. Remove all seeds and membranes from the inside.
- Place peppers in a large pot and fill with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove peppers from water and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, brown ground beef until cooked through and drain the fat.
- Add rice, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the meat. Mix until combined.
- Place the peppers in an 8 x 8 inch baking dish and fill to the top with meat mixture.
- Top with cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until peppers are soft and cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 976 kcal, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 11721 mg, Carbohydrate 129 g, Sugar 27 g, Protein 30 mg
Tips:
- For a vegetarian filling, use crumbled tofu or tempeh instead of ground beef.
- Add a can of black beans or corn to the filling for extra protein and flavor.
- Top the stuffed peppers with shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa before baking.
- For a crispier pepper, roast them at a higher temperature for a shorter amount of time.
- If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Conclusion:
Taco seasoned stuffed peppers are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover rice and ground beef, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your peppers mild or spicy, vegetarian or meat-based, there is a taco seasoned stuffed pepper recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give taco seasoned stuffed peppers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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