How to Make Taco Stuffed Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you are a fan of Mexican cuisine and love the flavors of tacos but are looking for a healthier alternative, then taco stuffed peppers are the perfect dish for you. These peppers are not only delicious and satisfying, but they are also packed with nutrients and are a great way to get in some extra vegetables into your diet.

One of the great things about taco stuffed peppers is that they are incredibly versatile. You can customize them to your liking, adding your favorite taco fillin...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    907 cal.

    • Total Fat: 71g
    • Saturated Fat: 27g
    • Cholesterol: 148mg
    • Sodium: 1886mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 96mg
    • Calcium: 408mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 519mg