Taco Stuffed Peppers

These easy stuffed peppers have a southwestern spin on a classic recipe creating a new family favorite!

⏱️ 50 min 🔪 Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 30 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 5.0 (50) 👁️ 35 views
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Taco Stuffed PeppersFoto: Spend With Pennies

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 4 bell peppers (red or green)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with chilies (such as Rotel, 1 can)
  • 1 can enchilada sauce (divided)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (or Cauliflower Rice)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Wash and seed bell peppers and cut in half from top to bottom. Place in a greased 9×13 baking dish and set aside.

  2. Brown ground beef, onion and garlic. Drain any fat. Stir in chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes, ⅔ cup of the enchilada sauce. Let simmer 2-3 minutes, remove from heat and stir in cooked rice.

  3. Divide beef mixture into the pepper halves. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.

  4. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are cooked and cheese is melted.

  5. Top with your favorite taco toppings and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories540
Protein42g
Carbs34g
Fat25g
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