Taco Stuffed Peppers Recipe
These Taco Stuffed Peppers combine the flavors of classic taco ingredients with wholesome bell peppers, creating a delicious, easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for weeknights. Ground turkey, black beans, corn, rice, and cheese come together baked inside vibrant bell pepper halves for a satisfying and colorful dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 stuffed pepper halves (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
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For the Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 lb ground turkey (or ground beef)
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup cooked white rice (or brown rice)
For the Peppers
- 4 large bell peppers, halved (red, orange, or yellow)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch oven-safe baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Aromatics and Meat: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. Add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until softened. Then add the ground turkey and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is fully browned and cooked through.
- Prepare Peppers: While the meat cooks, slice each bell pepper halfway from top to bottom and remove seeds and white membranes. Arrange the pepper halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- Mix Filling: Remove the turkey mixture from heat. Stir in the tomato sauce, taco seasoning, black beans, frozen corn, and cooked rice until everything is evenly combined.
- Stuff Peppers: Spoon about ¾ cup of the turkey filling into each pepper half, packing the filling gently using a spoon or your hands for even distribution. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly atop each stuffed pepper.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven uncovered, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden, and the peppers are tender enough to pierce easily with a fork.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground beef or chicken according to your preference.
- Swap white rice for brown rice to add a nuttier flavor and more fiber.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add extra beans or lentils.
- If you like your peppers more tender, you can parboil them briefly before stuffing.
- Taco seasoning can be homemade or store-bought; adjust salt accordingly.
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