Taco Stuffed Peppers Recipe
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:
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ 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
- olive oil
Optional Toppings:
- black olives sliced
- salsa
- guacamole
- dairy free sour cream
Instructions
- Make Seasoning: In a small bowl, add 4 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Mix to combine and set aside.
- Cook Beef Mixture: Bring large cast iron skillet to a medium-high heat and add 1 pound 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 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 recipe, 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
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2677IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 4mg
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