PREP TIME: 8 minutes | COOK TIME: 35 minutes | TOTAL TIME: 43 mins | Yield: 8 Servings
Tasty, fun to make stuffed bell peppers packed with ground beef, melted cheese, salsa, and sour cream. This easily became my family’s favourite!
Ingredients
4 medium green peppers, halved
1.5 pounds ground beef, browned
1 packet taco seasoning mix, or seeking good eats homemade taco seasoning recipe
3/4 c water
1-1/2 c cheddar cheese
1 c sour cream
1/2 c salsa
How to make Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Wash and slice the peppers in lengthwise half through the middle, then, remove the seeds.
Step 3: Put the peppers in a casserole dish with 1/4 cup water. Microwave for about 7 to 10 minutes, covered, or until soft. Regularly check the peppers to see if they are done.
Step 4: Meanwhile, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through.
Step 5: Add in the taco seasoning and water and cook following the package/recipe directions.
Step 6: Once the meat is cooked, stir in the sour cream, salsa, and a cup of cheddar cheese.
Step 7: Grease with non-stick spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Step 8: Transfer the cooked peppers to the prepared dish and stuff them with the meat and cheese mixture, then, top with the rest of the cheese.
Step 9: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the peppers are heated through and the cheese has melted.
Step 10: Once done, serve with your favourite taco ingredients with a side of salsa.
Tip: After 5 to 6 minutes, begin to check the doneness of the peppers. Cooking time varies depending on the size and microwave wattage.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 219 TOTAL FAT: 15.5g CHOLESTEROL: 39mg SODIUM: 316mg CARBOHYDRATES: 7.6g NET CARBOHYDRATES: 5.9g FIBER: 1.7g SUGAR: 2g PROTEIN: 12g
Ingredients
- 4 medium green peppers, halved
- 1.5 pounds ground beef, browned
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix, or seeking good eats homemade taco seasoning recipe
- 3/4 c water
- 1-1/2 c cheddar cheese
- 1 c sour cream
- 1/2 c salsa
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Wash and slice the peppers in lengthwise half through the middle, then, remove the seeds.
Step 3: Put the peppers in a casserole dish with 1/4 cup water. Microwave for about 7 to 10 minutes, covered, or until soft. Regularly check the peppers to see if they are done.
Step 4: Meanwhile, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through.
Step 5: Add in the taco seasoning and water and cook following the package/recipe directions.
Step 6: Once the meat is cooked, stir in the sour cream, salsa, and a cup of cheddar cheese.
Step 7: Grease with non-stick spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Step 8: Transfer the cooked peppers to the prepared dish and stuff them with the meat and cheese mixture, then, top with the rest of the cheese.
Step 9: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the peppers are heated through and the cheese has melted.
Step 10: Once done, serve with your favourite taco ingredients with a side of salsa.
Tip: After 5 to 6 minutes, begin to check the doneness of the peppers. Cooking time varies depending on the size and microwave wattage.
