Taco Stuffed Peppers – 45-Minute Recipe
A flavorful and healthy twist on traditional tacos, these stuffed bell peppers are filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and topped with a fresh and spicy guacamole.
Recipe by @shredhappens· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 4 peppers bell peppers
- 1 lb grassfed ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 cup cheese
- guacamole
- 2 peppers jalapeños
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 limes lime juice
- 1 tsp chile lime seasoning
- 1 avocado
- 1 small lime
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 425°F (428°F).
- 2Cut 4 bell peppers in half, scoop out the seeds and membranes, and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3Bring a large pot of water to a boil, remove from heat, and blanch the bell peppers for 5-6 minutes to soften them.
- 4Remove the peppers from the water, tap them to remove excess moisture, and set them aside on the baking sheet.
- 5In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium-high heat.
- 6Add 1 pound of grassfed ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 7Once the beef is browned, add 1 packet of taco seasoning and stir to combine.
- 8Cook the beef mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the flavors are fully incorporated.
- 9Stuff each bell pepper half with about 3 ounces of the beef mixture.
- 10Top each pepper with cheese and place the baking sheet in the oven.
- 11Bake the peppers for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 12While the peppers are baking, prepare the guacamole by mashing 1 ripe avocado in a bowl with the juice of 1 small lime, 2 cloves of finely minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 13Stir in a handful of chopped fresh cilantro and set the guacamole aside.
- 14Remove the peppers from the oven and top each one with a spoonful of guacamole, a sprinkle of jalapeños, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chile lime seasoning.
- 15Serve the taco stuffed peppers hot, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
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Blanch peppers before baking
After boiling, tap the peppers to remove excess moisture before stuffing and baking.
Preheat oven early
Start the oven while preparing the filling.
Portion beef evenly
Stuff each pepper half with about 3 oz of the beef mixture for consistent servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Taco Stuffed Peppers?
- About 45 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Taco Stuffed Peppers recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Taco Stuffed Peppers recipe come from?
- It was shared by @shredhappens on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.