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Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell peppers filled with seasoned rice and ground beef, topped with cheese and baked.

Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers

Total

45 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 large bell peppers
  • 0.5 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 0.5 cup, diced onion(optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3 minutes, then add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Stir in taco seasoning, cooked rice, and salsa. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

  4. 4

    Stuff the peppers with the beef and rice mixture, place in a baking dish, and top with shredded cheddar.

  5. 5

    Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 5 more minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.

  6. 6

    Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

520

26% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein32 g
Carbohydrate38 g
Fat26 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar7 g
Sodium780 mg

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