Best 7 Taco Stuffed Pepper Cups Recipes

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In a world of culinary delights, where flavors dance on the palate and aromas tantalize the senses, there exists a dish that embodies the essence of both comfort and innovation - the taco stuffed pepper cups. From the vibrant colors of bell peppers to the savory blend of taco-inspired fillings, this dish promises an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, embark on this culinary journey with us as we unveil the secrets to creating the perfect taco stuffed pepper cups, a dish that will become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.

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TACO STUFFED PEPPERS



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Check out this super easy for the best taco stuffed peppers from Delish.com.

Categories     Taco Stuffed Peppers     low carb meal     low carb dinner     stuffed pepper recipe     taco recipe     healthy dinner     easy dinner     weeknight dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 Onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. ground beef
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. Chopped cilantro
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
3 bell peppers, halved (seeds removed)
1 c. shredded Cheddar
1 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
1 c. Shredded lettuce
Pico de gallo, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° and spray a large baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Add onion and cook until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
  • Add chili powder, ground cumin, and paprika to beef mixture, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle bell peppers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the peppers, cut side up, in the baking dish and spoon meat mixture into each pepper. Top with cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and the peppers are crisp-tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Top each pepper with lettuce and serve with pico de gallo, hot sauce, and lime wedges.

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-STUFFED PEPPER CUPS



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From Spearville, Kansas, Pat Habiger shares her pretty stuffed peppers. "When green, red or yellow bell peppers are plentiful, they create a colorful container for this spicy taco mixture that's ready in record time," she promises.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium green peppers
1/2 pound ground beef or lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside., In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 5-6 minutes. Spoon into peppers. , Arrange pepper halves in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until peppers are tender, 10-12 minutes. Top with sour cream, cheese and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TACO STUFFED BELL PEPPERS CUPS



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I have always loved stuffed peppers. This recipe is a slightly different take on the traditional stuffed pepper. This recipe is 3 points per serving for Weight Watchers. This recipe is core if you use fat free ingredients.

Provided by Budgiegirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium green peppers
1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut peppers in half lenghtwise and remove seeds.
  • Cook in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add beans, tomato sauce and taco seasoning, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Place pepper halves in an ungreased 8 inch square pan.
  • Fill with meat mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  • Top with sour cream, tomato, and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.8, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 958.5, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 8.7, Protein 27.2

TACO-STUFFED PEPPER CUPS



Taco-Stuffed Pepper Cups image

From Spearville, Kansas, Pat Habiger shares her pretty stuffed peppers. 'When green, red or yellow bell peppers are plentiful, they create a colorful container for this spicy taco mixture that's ready in record time,' she promises.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium green bell peppers
½ pound ground beef or lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Cook in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Place pepper halves in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Fill with meat mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until peppers are tender. Top with sour cream, cheese and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1118.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

TACO-STUFFED PEPPER CUPS



Taco-Stuffed Pepper Cups image

From Spearville, Kansas, Pat Habiger shares her pretty stuffed peppers. 'When green, red or yellow bell peppers are plentiful, they create a colorful container for this spicy taco mixture that's ready in record time,' she promises.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium green bell peppers
½ pound ground beef or lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Cook in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Place pepper halves in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Fill with meat mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until peppers are tender. Top with sour cream, cheese and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1118.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

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: Look for large, firm bell peppers with thick walls. This will help them hold their shape when stuffed.
  • Cook the rice ahead of time: This will save you time when you're assembling the stuffed peppers.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Don't be afraid to mix and match different fillings, such as ground beef, turkey, chicken, or tofu. You can also add vegetables, such as corn, black beans, or zucchini.
  • Season the filling well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the filling, such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic.
  • Stuff the peppers tightly: This will help to prevent them from falling apart when they're baked.
  • Bake the peppers until they're tender: The peppers should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Serve the peppers with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Taco stuffed pepper cups are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there's sure to be a taco stuffed pepper cup that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy tacos, give taco stuffed pepper cups a try!

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