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Taco Stuffed Peppers

Taco Stuffed Peppers: Easy, Flavorful Meals for Busy Nights

Taco Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and quick meal option for busy nights. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 246 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Large Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pcs bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 oz. packet Taco Seasoning see notes for homemade recipe
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 10 oz. can Rotel Tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Slice the peppers in half and remove the stem/seeds.
  • Place them (hollow side up), on a greased baking sheet. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Discard excess water in the middle of the pepper.
  • Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a large pan over medium-high heat. Drain any grease.
  • Add the diced onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add the Taco Seasoning, tomato paste, and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add ⅔ cup water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add the black beans and tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Scoop the taco filling inside each of the baked peppers. Top each with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and melted. Serve!

Notes

Homemade Taco Seasoning available in the recipe notes section.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 785mgPotassium: 675mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2485IUVitamin C: 86mgCalcium: 372mgIron: 4mg
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