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Taco Stuffed Peppers Recipe

An easy-to-make, healthy dinner your family will love!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef taco, Easy Taco Recipe, easy tacos, stuffed peppers
Servings: 4
Calories: 360kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Saucepan
  • 8x8-inch baking pan

Ingredients

  • 4 red bell peppers
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup cooked rice
  • 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles drained
  • 1.25 ounces low sodium taco seasoning packet 1 packet
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • 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

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4923IU | Vitamin C: 163mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 5mg