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Taco Stuffed Peppers

Taco Stuffed Peppers

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Looking for a tasty twist on tacos? Try Taco Stuffed Peppers for a delicious and healthier meal option. Discover the recipe now!


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 lb ground turkey (or ground beef)
  • 4 large bell peppers (halved, red orange or yellow)
  • 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)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a greased 9×13 oven-safe baking dish.
  2. Step 2: In a sauté pan on the stove, heat olive oil on medium high heat for 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Cook onions, garlic, and ground turkey in olive oil for 10 minutes or until the turkey is browned.
  4. Step 4: While the turkey mixture is cooking – prepare the peppers. Slice halfway from top to bottom. Remove seeds and any white inner pieces. Place pepper halves in prepared baking dish.
  5. Step 5: When the ground turkey is cooked, remove from the heat. Stir in tomato sauce, spices, black beans, corn and cooked rice until combined.
  6. Step 6: Stuff the peppers with turkey filling (about ¾ cup filling per pepper) Try to pack the filling into the peppers using a spoon or your hands. Top with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
  7. Step 7: Bake the peppers uncovered in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbling. The peppers should be able to be pierced easily with a fork.

Notes

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg