Taco Stuffed Peppers
These easy stuffed peppers have a southwestern spin on a classic recipe creating a new family favorite!
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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
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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.
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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.
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Divide beef mixture into the pepper halves. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
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Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are cooked and cheese is melted.
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Top with your favorite taco toppings and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
540
kkal
Protein
42g
(42%)
Carbs
34g
(34%)
Fat
25g
(24%)
Macronutrients
Calories54027% DV
Protein42g84% DV
Carbs34g11% DV
Fat25g38% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$5.22
Per Serving
$1.30/serving
🏠 Save ~$10.43 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (50% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| bell peppers | 4 | - | - |
| lean ground beef | 1 pound | - | - |
| small onion | 1 | - | - |
| garlic | 3 cloves | - | - |
| chili powder | 2 teaspoons | $0.50/100g | $1.00 |
| cumin | 0.5 teaspoon | $4.38/kg | $0.01 |
| canned diced tomatoes with chilies | 10 ounces | $0.75/kg | $0.75 |
| can enchilada sauce | 1 | $1.25/100g | $1.25 |
| cooked rice | 2 cups | - | - |
| shredded cheddar cheese | 2 cups | $1.88/170g | $2.21 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Spend With Pennies
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