Amazing Loaded Taco Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Enjoy a delicious and low-carb take on taco night with these Loaded Taco Stuffed Peppers. Bell peppers are filled with seasoned ground meat, cheese, and your favorite taco toppings for a satisfying Tex-Mex meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved lengthwise and seeds removed
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, black olives, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the halved bell peppers in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the bell pepper halves.
- Top each pepper half with shredded cheddar cheese and salsa.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and your favorite optional toppings before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use plant-based ground meat or a mixture of black beans and corn.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your spice preference.
- If you prefer softer peppers, you can blanch them in boiling water for 5 minutes before stuffing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg