Best 7 Taco Seasoned Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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Taco seasoned stuffed peppers are a mouth-watering dish that combines the classic flavors of tacos with the convenience of bell peppers. This delightful dish is characterized by a tantalizing fusion of seasoned ground beef, taco seasoning, rice, beans, and a variety of other delightful ingredients, all nestled within colorful bell peppers. Baked to perfection, these stuffed peppers offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making them a favorite among food enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal, or a flavorful addition to your next gathering, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect taco seasoned stuffed peppers, ensuring a delectable and satisfying culinary experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TACO STUFFED PEPPERS



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This is one of my favorite recipes given to me by my daughter-in-law. It is so easy to make and yummy. I like the colored peppers the best.

Provided by Karen Pugh

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) box Mexican rice mix
1 tablespoon butter
4 bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
1 (8 ounce) bottle spicy ranch dressing
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix taco seasoning into ground beef.
  • Combine water, Mexican rice mix, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil for 1 minute. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Mix ground beef into rice mixture.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook green bell peppers until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Drain. Fill each bell pepper with beef-rice mixture. Arrange bell peppers in a baking dish. Pour ranch dressing over bell peppers and top each with Mexican cheese blend.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender and cheese is melted, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 148.4 mg, Fat 71.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 26.9 g, Sodium 1886 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

TACO-STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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If you're craving tacos but not all the carbs, you'll love these lightened-up stuffed peppers. The peppers are hollowed out and roasted in the oven, then stuffed with ground beef, black beans, brown rice, corn, and salsa. It's everything you love about tacos, all in an edible vegetable bowl. You can always swap ground beef for chicken or turkey, or stick to rice and keep this recipe totally vegetarian.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 peppers

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 large bell peppers, or 8 medium, ensure they have a flat base so they will stand up when cooking
1 lb ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 can black beans, drained
1 cup brown rice, cooked
1 cup frozen corn
1 jar medium chunky salsa, 1 jar, 16 oz
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix, 1 packet, or make your own
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, grated, or mexican blend cheese
guacamole, to garnish, optional
sour cream, to garnish, optional
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon corn starch
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cut off the top and remove the seeds from each pepper.
  • Place in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 350˚F (175˚C).
  • While the Peppers are roasting - heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with entire taco seasoning packet. Allow beef to brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
  • NOTE: If you made your own taco seasoning, you'll want to add 2 tablespoons. The ingredients above will make more than this recipe requires.
  • Add diced onion - continuing to cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to Medium. Mix in the black beans, brown rice, corn, and salsa. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add in 1 cup (100g) of cheese and stir until incorporated and the cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
  • Remove peppers from oven and fill each with the taco mixture. Top with additional cheese.
  • Return to the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  • Top each pepper with a generous scoop of guacamole and sour cream. Top with additional cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 13 grams

TACO-SEASONED STUFFED PEPPERS



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Put together in 25 minutes, these flavorful peppers are a pleasing entrée.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium green bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeded
1/2 lb lean ground turkey or lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1 oz package)
1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
1/4 cup chopped tomato (1/2 small)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 6 cups water to boiling. Add bell pepper halves; boil 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Drain; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground turkey and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, kidney beans and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, arrange pepper halves. Spoon turkey mixture evenly into each.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until peppers are tender. Top individual servings with sour cream, cheese and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 19 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1/2 of Recipe, Sodium 1850 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

TACO-FILLED PEPPERS



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Loaded with vegetables, beef and beans, these stuffed peppers stand out from the others. The tasty dish is so easy to make, I serve it often during summer and fall. -Nancy McDonald, Burns, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa
4 medium green peppers
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, kidney beans and salsa. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. , Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove stems and discard seeds. In a stockpot, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. , Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture into each pepper half. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until the peppers are crisp-tender and filling is heated through. Top each with tomato and cheese. Serve with sour cream.

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VEGETARIAN TACO-STUFFED PEPPERS



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These flavorful vegetarian stuffed peppers will fool even your biggest meat eater! The peppers are filled with Impossible™ burger, tomatoes, seasonings, and cheese and baked until tender. Top with guacamole and sour cream for the perfect weeknight meal the whole family will love. Change things up by adding corn or black beans to the mix!

Provided by France C

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium yellow bell pepper
1 medium orange bell pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (12 ounce) package Impossible Burger
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
¾ cup sour cream
¾ cup prepared guacamole

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut bell peppers in half vertically through the stem and remove the seeds. Place cut-sides down in a baking dish to allow excess moisture to drain.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip peppers over, cut-sides up, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatless ground beef and onion in the hot pan, breaking up any large pieces, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and stir until cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and stir in diced tomatoes until combined. Stir in 3/4 cup Mexican cheese.
  • Stuff peppers with mixture and cover dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove foil and top peppers with remaining cheese. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve each pepper with a dollop of sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 55.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 24.8 g, Sodium 2110.2 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

TACO STYLE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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I had some peppers I wanted to use up, and this is what happened. This is much easier than it looks.

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1 lb ground beef (or you can use turkey,or chicken)
6 green peppers (or chef's choice of color)
1 cup salsa
1 1/2 cups leftover cooked rice
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in skillet over medium heat.
  • Drain; return to skillet.
  • Add taco seasoning and water.
  • Simmer and stir until water is absorbed.
  • Stir salsa and rice into ground beef mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • With cooking spray, coat a 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Slice tops off of peppers and remove seeds and membrane.
  • Blanch peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes if desired.
  • Put peppers into prepared dish.
  • Evenly divide ground beef mixture among peppers.
  • Cover and bake for 20 to 25 or until heated through.
  • Remove cover.
  • Sprinkle cheese evenly over peppers.
  • Return to oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream on side if desired.

TACO STUFFED PEPPERS



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Make and share this Taco Stuffed Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kari Bass

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -6 bell peppers
1 tablespoon oil
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 small onion
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cup rice, cooked
1 cup corn (optional)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) jar salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mexican cheese blend)
1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F In the meanwhile, cut off tops from the bell peppers; discard seeds and membranes.
  • Place peppers in an oven safe dish and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Brown hamburger and onion in a stove-top skillet.
  • Stir in taco seasoning.
  • Drain black beans. Add beans to hamburger mixture.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Stir in corn.
  • Stir in salsa.
  • Add cheese. Stir.
  • Remove from heat. Spoon hamburger mixture into bell peppers.
  • Top each filled pepper with some of the shredded mexican cheese blend.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Top with guacamole, sour cream and extra cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.2, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 124.1, Sodium 1816.3, Carbohydrate 77, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 9.5, Protein 44.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: Bell peppers are the most common type of pepper used for stuffing, but you can also use poblano, Anaheim, or jalapeño peppers. If you're using spicy peppers, be sure to remove the seeds and ribs before stuffing.
  • Cook the rice ahead of time: This will save you time when you're assembling the stuffed peppers. You can cook the rice in a rice cooker, on the stovetop, or in the microwave.
  • Use a variety of fillings: In addition to ground beef, you can also use ground turkey, chicken, or beans as the filling for your stuffed peppers. You can also add other vegetables, such as corn, black beans, or chopped onions.
  • Don't overstuff the peppers: The peppers should be filled, but not so tightly that they burst open during cooking.
  • Bake the peppers until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the peppers and the type of filling you are using. Bell peppers typically take about 30 minutes to bake, while poblano and Anaheim peppers may take up to 45 minutes.

Conclusion:

Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. With a little creativity, you can create endless variations of stuffed peppers that your whole family will love.

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