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Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers

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These taco-stuffed bell peppers are loaded with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, salsa, and melted cheddar cheese—making them a colorful and satisfying twist on Taco Tuesday or an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 bell peppers red, yellow, or green
  • 2 Tbsp. olive or avocado oil
  • ½ sweet onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 lb ground beef 90/10
  • 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
  • ¼ tsp. salt optional
  • 1 cup salsa mild or medium
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • Cilantro sour cream, and guacamole for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Halve peppers and remove seeds.
  • Bake with ⅓ cup water in dish for 20–25 min.
  • Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft.
  • Add beef and cook through, crumbling with spoon.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, salt, black beans, corn, and ½ cup cheese.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/taco-stuffed-bell-peppers/

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • Swap cheddar with Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend for variety.
  • These reheat well and make great leftovers for lunch the next day.