Taco Stuffed Peppers

overhead view of taco stuffed peppers in white baking dish.

We love tacos in this house and we're always looking for healthier, more wholesome ways to enjoy those flavors! These taco stuffed peppers fit the bill and are easy to customize!

We love tacos in this house and we're always looking for healthier, more wholesome ways to enjoy those flavors! These taco stuffed peppers fit the bill and are easy to customize!

Yield 8 peppers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 large peppers, any color
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 10 ounces frozen steamable cauliflower rice
  • 10 ounces Ro*Tel Tomatoes and Chiles, drained
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar, divided
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack, divided
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • Black olives, cilantro, diced tomatoes for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water to a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Slice the peppers in half from top to bottom and scoop out the seeds and membranes. Place cut side up in the baking dish with the water. There should be just enough water to cover the bottom of the dish.
  3. Brown the beef in a medium skillet over medium heat, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Once browned, drain the grease.
  4. While the beef is cooking, microwave the cauliflower rice according to package directions.
  5. Add the tomatoes and taco seasoning to the beef and stir to combine.
  6. Remove from the heat and stir in the cauliflower rice and ½ cup of cheddar and Monterey jack cheese.
  7. Spoon the mixture evenly between the peppers and top with the remaining cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 10 minutes or until peppers are as tender as you’d like.
  9. Dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with black olives, cilantro, and tomatoes before serving.

Notes

We prefer red peppers to green peppers, but any color will work. Red bell peppers have about 1 carb more than green, so not an amount we stress about.

Top these with whatever your favorite toppings are. Salsa, guac, extra cheese, and hot sauce are also tasty. Toppings are not included in the nutrition information.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 pepper half
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 229Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 227mgCarbohydrates: 8gNet Carbohydrates: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 20g

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