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Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers

Published: Dec 26, 2023 · Modified: Apr 2, 2024 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Delicious taco stuffed bell peppers are an easy dinner tonight. Tender bell peppers are loaded with seasoned ground beef, black beans and cheese making them the perfect better for you Taco Tuesday option. Take them to the next level by topping them with all your favorite taco toppings.

Next time try this Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole!

A white casserole dish with taco stuffed bell peppers.

Sweet bell peppers are packed with vitamin C, vitamin A and fiber. Black beans loaded with protein and great for gut health, taco stuffed bell peppers are a meal the whole family will enjoy and good for you too!

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  • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🥄 Instructions
  • 🥣 Equipment
  • 🧺 Storage
  • ⌛ Make Ahead
  • 🍽️ Serve With
  • 👩‍🍳 Variations
  • 💬 FAQs
  • 📣 Related Recipes
  • Mexican Inspired Meals
  • Ground Beef Casseroles
  • Taco Stuffed Peppers

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • Easy make ahead meal or weeknight dinner
  • Sweet bell peppers are packed with vitamin C, vitamin A and fiber.
  • A great option for your Taco Tuesdays with simple ingredients.
  • Versatile recipe - swap out the black beans for another bean, add in corn, either way it's going to taste amazing.

Taco stuffed peppers have all the flavors of your favorite taco dinner stuffed in a tender pepper. Load it up with your favorite toppings, hot sauce, guacamole, sour cream, and whatever else you can think of!

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

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  1. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, pour oil and sauté onion until translucent. Add ground beef and brown until no longer pink.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning, pour in salsa and black beans. Mix everything until well combined and bubbly.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of cheese.
  4. Fill each pepper half with the meat mixture and place peppers on your baking dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Top each half with about 2 tablespoons of the remaining cheese then return to oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts and bubbly.

🥣 Equipment

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🧺 Storage

Refrigerate: Store leftover taco stuffed peppers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Freezer: Freeze individually wrapped and cooled peppers for up to 3 months.

Reheat covered in the oven or microwave.

⌛ Make Ahead

Make ahead by preparing your peppers, stuff them then cover tightly with plastic wrap. When ready, remove the plastic wrap and proceed with the recipe.

🍽️ Serve With

  • Taco stuffed peppers can be served with all your favorite taco toppings: no tomato guacamole, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, and whatever else you enjoy.
  • This Air Fryer Frozen Asparagus recipe is a fresh and healthy side dish that pairs well with this hearty comfort food meal.
  • Suppose you want to add some carbs to your meal, no reason to make it complicated! Keep your meal simple and serve crispy, crunchy Air Fryer Garlic Bread and a simple green salad. That's all you need!

👩‍🍳 Variations

  • Add 1 cup of brown rice, quinoa, or any cooked grain you like to the meat mixture.
  • Add cauliflower rice for a low-carb casserole.
  • Use your favorite cheese; cheddar cheese works great for this recipe.
  • Add in a bag of frozen corn when you add the black beans to get some extra veggies in.
  • Top with your favorite taco toppings.
  • Try swapping out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
A stuffed bell pepper half on a black plate cut to show stuffing.

💬 FAQs

Do I need to soften the bell peppers before stuffing?

You can blanch them before stuffing, but it is not required, and I do not normally do so. I find they cook nicely in the oven with the ground beef mixture, which makes them tender, with a little bite, and flavorful.

Can you overcook stuffed peppers?

Of course, peppers can be overcooked, but if you follow this recipe, they should come out perfectly cooked. Bell peppers should be easy to cut, not soggy, and not lose shape when baked.

What do you eat with stuffed peppers?

Taco stuffed peppers are loaded with beans, ground beef and cheese but you can add a side salad, garlic bread or a side of rice if you want to.

📣 Related Recipes

  • These meatloaf cupcakes are very easy and a great kid-friendly dinner idea. They freeze very well too!
  • This moist meatloaf with bread crumbs is tender, old fashioned with a delicious glaze. Sticky sweet and super delicious! You can eat the whole thing in one sitting – I won't tell.
  • This Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole takes the flavors of the old-fashioned stuffed peppers and turns it into a tasty, easy meal.
  • These Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef are a comfort food with a healthy twist. Zucchini stuffed with flavorful ground beef and topped with melty cheese for a delicious 30-minute casserole.

Mexican Inspired Meals

  • This Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole has been a hit especially with kids.
  • Here is another family favorite tater tot taco casserole made in a cast iron skillet.
  • Pillsbury crescent rolls taco bake is as easy and delicious as it sounds. Flavored taco meat stuffed between two layers of delicious butter crescent rolls and topped with your favorite taco topping for an epic taco night.
  • Beef and Potato Tacos combine the best of the two worlds: crispy potatoes and tacos. Warmly spiced ground beef with comforting crispy potatoes is wrapped in warm tortillas. This hearty and flavorful dish is an easy dinner or crowd-pleaser.
  • Make these delicious Flank Steak Tacos for a bold and unforgettable dinner. The citrusy marinade of fresh lime and orange juice will not only tenderize the meat but also give it a desirable and unique flavor.

Ground Beef Casseroles

  • This ground beef zucchini casserole is loaded with fresh herbs, saucy, and delicious. It's a great low carb weeknight dinner idea.
  • Hamburger hashbrown casserole is a comfort food recipe that combines flavorful ground beef with crispy hashbrowns and melted cheese. Try this healthier take on this classic casserole without the cream of chicken soup.
  • Warm comfort food at its best. Ground beef doritos casserole is a super delicious, savory mix of seasoned ground beef, cheese and doritos. A kid friendly meal for busy parents.
  • Taco Tater Tot Casserole is the perfect weeknight meal when you're looking for something easy, delicious, and family-friendly.
  • This simple Philly Cheesesteak Casserole, brimming with meat and melted cheese, will completely transform your weeknight meals.

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Taco Stuffed Peppers

Make taco night more interesting and low carb with this delicious taco stuffed peppers recipe. Crisp bell peppers stuffed with delicious taco meat and topped with melted cheese.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Amira

Equipment

  • 1 skillet
  • 1 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers any colors
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 oz taco seasoning
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 can black beans (15oz) washed and drained
  • 2 cups Mexican shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cut each bell pepper in half and remove the seeds.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté onion for about 3 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add ground beef and brown breaking it apart until no longer pink.
  • Sprinkle taco seasoning, pour in salsa and black beans. Mix everything until well combined and bubbly.
  • Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of cheese.
  • Fill each pepper half with the meat mixture and place on your baking dish.
  • Cover loosely with foil and bake in the center of your oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and uncover.
  • Top each half with about 2 tablespoons of the remaining cheese.
  • Return to oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts and bubbly.

Notes

  • You;ll most probably end up with a cup or so of extra stuffing, you can make more bell peppers if you want or freeze to use in another taco recipe like this tater tot taco casserole or this crescent roll taco bake.
  • Store leftover taco stuffed peppers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
  • Reheat in the oven covered or microwave.
  • Freeze individually wrapped and cooled peppers for up to 3 months.
  • Make ahead:
    • Prepare your peppers, stuff them then cover tightly with plastic wrap. When ready, remove the plastic wrap and proceed with the recipe.
  • Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2543IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Caroline Boyle

    December 26, 2023 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    Love the recipe for low carb meal. Will definitely steal the mini pepper idea for appetizers too. Will try using hatch green chile peppers as I have those on hand.

    Reply
  2. Adrienne

    December 26, 2023 at 7:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love stuffed peppers but this takes them to the best level! What a great idea! I can't wait to try this!

    Reply
  3. mary

    December 26, 2023 at 4:04 pm

    5 stars
    Mmmm this is great I love green peppers never though to stuff them with taco meat will have to try

    Reply
  4. Sven

    December 26, 2023 at 2:13 pm

    Once again, something I can make and share. I might use the baby peppers I buy as an appetizer during football games!

    Reply
  5. Teresa

    December 26, 2023 at 2:08 pm

    Now why didn't I think of this? LOL! I think I can make this with some Poblano chilies That I have in the freezer. What a great idea to stuff peppers. Thanks again. T

    Reply
  6. Della

    December 26, 2023 at 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    Another fun recipe! Thanks so much for sharing this! It looks delicious.

    Reply
  7. Megan

    December 26, 2023 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    I usually put my peppers covered in aluminum foil in cold oven before cooking, and they come out perfect.

    Reply
    • Amira

      December 26, 2023 at 1:10 pm

      Good idea, will try this next time. Thanks Megan.

      Reply
  8. Annie

    December 26, 2023 at 12:28 pm

    5 stars
    There look so delirious! I will try make them tonight for my husband!

    Reply
  9. Julie

    December 26, 2023 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    I love anything Tacos, would serve this with loads of sour cream and cheese. Such a wonderful meal .

    Reply

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