Description

Taco Stuffed Peppers are a flavorful and hearty meal combining seasoned ground turkey, black beans, corn, and rice, all stuffed into vibrant bell pepper halves and baked to perfection with melted cheddar cheese on top. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a family dinner that’s both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

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For the Filling

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lb ground turkey (or ground beef)
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)

For the Peppers

4 large bell peppers (halved, red, orange or yellow)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch oven-safe baking dish to prevent sticking.
Sauté Aromatics: In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil for about 3 minutes, then add diced onions and minced garlic.
Cook Meat: Add 1 pound of ground turkey to the pan and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until the meat is fully browned, stirring occasionally to break up chunks.
Prepare Peppers: While the turkey cooks, slice each bell pepper halfway from top to bottom, remove seeds and white membranes, and place the pepper halves in the prepared baking dish.
Combine Filling: Once the turkey is cooked, remove the pan from heat. Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, 1 cup black beans, 1 cup frozen corn, and 1 cup cooked rice until the mixture is evenly combined.
Stuff Peppers: Spoon about ¾ cup of the turkey filling into each pepper half, packing the filling tightly with a spoon or your hands for fullness. Then, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of each stuffed pepper.
Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden. The peppers should be tender enough to pierce easily with a fork.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey with ground beef or a plant-based meat alternative if preferred.
For added flavor, consider adding chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Brown rice can be used for a nuttier texture and higher fiber content.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Adjust the taco seasoning amount to suit your spice preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American

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