Name: Taco Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients: 3-4 large bell peppers, sliced in half lengthwise with stems and seeds removed; 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil; 1 pound ground turkey; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chipotle powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1-15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1-14.5oz can diced tomatoes; Juice of one lime; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 6oz extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded; Chopped cilantro, for serving

Healthy Taco Stuffed Peppers that the whole family will love! These bell peppers are stuffed with a seasoned taco filling of black beans, ground turkey, rice, and tomatoes and then topped with cheddar cheese. This simple 30 minute meal is perfect for any night of the week!

Healthy Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers

When it comes to weeknight dinner meals we all want a few things, quick, easy, and healthy. After a long day of work, the last thing anyone wants is to have to spend all day in the kitchen to get dinner on the table. Thankfully, this easy stuffed pepper recipe is here to save the day!

These healthy taco stuffed bell peppers meet all of the criteria – healthy, quick, and easy. They are filled with a delicious taco seasoned filling and topped with gooey melty extra sharp cheddar cheese.

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Simple Stuffed Pepper Ingredients

Ground Turkey: lean ground turkey packs these stuffed peppers full of protein!

Black Beans: these add even more protein and keep these stuffed peppers nice and hearty. Drain and rinse them before adding them to the filling.

Canned Tomatoes: No need to dice your own tomatoes. Just use a can of diced tomatoes to keep things easy. If you want extra flavor feel free to grab a can of fire-roasted tomatoes.

Rice: Just one cup of pre-cooked rice helps to bulk up these peppers and make them a complete meal. This is a great use for leftover rice that you may have in the fridge from the night before.

Dried Herbs and Spices: A combination of dried herbs and spices give these stuffed tacos the ultimate flavor.

Cheese: we’re using extra sharp cheddar in these stuffed peppers for the ultimate cheddar cheese flavor. I’ve included some options below, if you want to switch things up!

Ingredient Variations

Swap the ground turkey – instead of ground turkey you can use ground beef, ground chicken, or your favorite plant-based alternative.
Add extra veggies – feel free to throw in chopped spinach, chopped zucchini, mushrooms or even more diced bell peppers into the recipe.
Rice – instead of brown rice you can use cauliflower rice, white rice, or even quinoa!
Cheese – swap the sharp cheddar for another variety or use your favorite vegan cheese! Pepper jack or Monterrey jack would both be great options.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

How To Make Taco Stuffed Peppers

Step One: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step Two: Heat a large deep skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and then ground turkey. Brown the turkey, breaking it up as it cooks.

Step Three: Next, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and spices. Cook for 3-4 more minutes or until the onion is tender.

Step Four: Next, add the apple cider vinegar, lime juice, canned tomatoes, and drained black beans. Stir until well combined and let simmer for 2-3 more minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the brown rice until everything is well combined.

Step Five: Stuff the pepper halves with the filling and place them in a 9×13 casserole dish.

Step Six: Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Step Seven: Remove from the oven and top the peppers with shredded cheddar cheese. Return them to the oven and bake another 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

What If I Have Leftover Filling?

Depending on the size of your peppers, you may have a little leftover taco filling. If you have enough filling to stuff another pepper, I recommend slicing up another pepper and making a little extra of this recipe. If there is not enough filling left to stuff a whole pepper, you can also serve the filling on the side as a little “extra” with one of your stuffed peppers.

Tips And Tricks For The Best Stuffed Peppers

Line your casserole dish with parchment paper. Lining casserole dish can help to make sure that the peppers do not stick and also helps to catch any cheese or filling that happens to fall. Parchment paper also makes cleanup so much easier. It’s not required of course but could be helpful!
Taste your filling before stuffing the peppers. To make sure that your filling has just the right flavor, give it a taste before stuffing the peppers. That way you can add a little extra salt or spice depending on your tastebuds.
Prep in advance – assemble the peppers ahead of time and then place them in the fridge until you are ready to bake!
Use leftover brown rice – got leftover rice in the fridge? this recipe is the perfect way to use it up!

Freezing Instructions

If you’re wondering if you can free these stuffed peppers, the answer is yes!

To freeze the peppers: Prepare the peppers according to the recipe instructions and then let them come to a complete cool. Once the peppers have cooled completely, transfer them to a freezer safe storage container. Place the lid on the storage container and then freeze for up to 2 to 3 months.

How to Store and Reheat

If you’re making these in advance and need to reheat, you have plenty of options!

Oven: reheat the peppers at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, covered, until warmed through. If the peppers are frozen reheat them for 45-50 minutes until hot.
Microwave: need a quicker option? you can microwave the stuffed peppers on high for 2-3 minutes on high until they are warm. Be sure to check the center to ensure they have heated through!
Air Fryer: another quick option is to use the air fryer! just place a pepper (or a few!) in your air fryer basket and reheat for 5 minutes at 350 degrees until completely warmed.

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I hope you give these Taco Stuffed Peppers a try! They are so easy to make and delicious! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know!

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