Description
Let me take you on a culinary journey where flavor meets ease with my beloved Taco Stuffed Peppers Bliss. If you’re like me, juggling a busy schedule yet craving something delicious, this recipe is a lifesaver. These vibrant peppers, bursting with a savory filling of ground turkey, beans, and spices, offer a perfect blend of nutrition and comfort. They not only look stunning on the table but also bring smiles to faces young and old. Prepare to impress your loved ones with this quick solution for dinner that feels special without all the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 lb ground turkey or ground beef
- 4 large bell peppers, halved (red, orange, or yellow)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup cooked white rice or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and ground turkey or beef, cooking for 10 minutes until browned. Remove from heat.
- Slice the bell peppers in half and scoop out seeds and membranes. Place them in the baking dish.
- Stir in tomato sauce, taco seasoning, black beans, frozen corn, and cooked rice into the cooked meat mixture.
- Scoop about ¾ cup of the mixture into each pepper half and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and the peppers are tender. Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning based on your spice preference.
- These can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Substitute ground turkey with plant-based meat for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg