I don’t know how many times our default weeknight dinner is something to do with tacos (usually our classic Ground Beef Tacos)! And I was sitting there with some leftover taco meat (once again) and wondering what I should do with it. So I grabbed a random bell pepper I had sitting it the crisper and whipped this low carb meal up! I was hooked! Pro tip: if you have time to meal prep, just make the taco meat ahead of time and this weeknight dinner will come together SO quickly! This is going to be on our regular rotation for sure, we love Mexican-inspired dishes!
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Key Ingredients + Substitutions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, and nutritional information.
- taco seasoning – feel free to use a homemade taco seasoning with spices in your cabinet or grab your favorite packet from the grocery store.
- ground beef – option to swap out for a more lean meat, like ground turkey or ground chicken, if you want.
- bell peppers – use any variety of colored bell peppers!
How to Make Taco Stuffed Peppers
Taco Stuffed Peppers Toppings
Pretty much anything that you would put on a taco can go on these taco stuffed peppers. We highly recommend sliced olives, salsa, sour cream, homemade guacamole or avocado, fresh cilantro, diced red onions, or some shredded cheese!
Side Dishes To Serve With Taco Stuffed Peppers
If you are looking for a few items to round out this meal, consider some Sautéed Zucchini, Simple Steamed Green Beans, Grilled Sweet Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Cilantro Lime Rice or Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice.
Store, Freeze, & Reheat
There are a few different ways to store these stuffed peppers:
- Refrigerator – leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Simply reheat in the microwave or bake in the oven at 350 degrees F until warmed through.
- Freeze – store in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F until warmed through. Great options for meal prep!
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Taco Stuffed Peppers Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Stove Top + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our quick and easy Taco Stuffed Peppers are a simple weeknight meal that your family is going to love! Perfect for Taco Tuesday!
Ingredients
Homemade Taco Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Stuffed Peppers:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2–3 bell peppers, halved lengthwise with seeds removed
- optional toppings: sliced olives, salsa, guacamole and dairy-free sour cream
Instructions
- Make Seasoning: Put all of the Taco Seasoning ingredient in a small bowl and mix to combine; set aside.
- Cook Beef Mixture: Bring large cast iron skillet to a medium-high heat and add ground beef. Move around pan until fully cooked. Drain grease and add taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon tomato paste and 1 tablespoon water. Mix to combine.
- Broil Peppers: Turn the oven broiler to HIGH. Place bell pepper halves on a parchment-lined baking sheet, open side up, and rub lightly with olive oil. Place under broiler for about 5 minutes or until they just start to char.
- Stuff Peppers: Carefully remove the cooked peppers from the sheet pan and place on a plate. Stuff with the taco meat.
- Serve: Add any desired toppings and serve immediately!
Notes
- Taco Seasoning: highly recommend making our homemade taco seasoning, but you can also use a store-bought taco seasoning.
- Meal prep: This is a great recipe to meal-prep! Make the taco meat ahead of time, have the toppings on hand and then all you have to do is pop the bell peppers in the oven for 5 minutes and warm the taco meat! Dinner is ready!
- Nutrition info does not include any of the optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 3.9 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 4.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.7 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 26.4 g
- Cholesterol: 67.8 mg
April says
Delicious! I did trade the ground beef for ground turkey. Added a tiny slice of cheese. Will be adding this to the add to the menu.
Erin says
Awesome to hear that, April! I love swapping out for turkey in this recipe too 🙂 thanks so much for the feedback – I really appreciate it!
Erica says
Loved it! Used ground pork and added kale, and sprinkled cheese before a quick extra minute in the broiler. Thanks for the recipe
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Erica! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback – I really appreciate it!