Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Lightly oil the peppers and place in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook ground meat until browned. Add taco seasoning and a splash of water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stuff each pepper with the cooked taco meat. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Serve with sour cream.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or plant-based meat for a vegetarian option.
- For extra flavor, add chopped onions or jalapenos to the taco meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
