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

Total
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
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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
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- 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
Stir in taco seasoning, cooked rice, and salsa. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Stuff the peppers with the beef and rice mixture, place in a baking dish, and top with shredded cheddar.
- 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
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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