Taco Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef combine seasoned beef, rice, tomatoes, and melted cheese inside tender bell peppers for a hearty baked dinner.
Ingredients
6 large bell peppers
1 pound ground beef 80/20
1 cup cooked long grain white rice
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies drained
1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
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Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds, and arrange upright in the dish.
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Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes.
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Drain excess grease, add onion, and cook until softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Simmer 5 minutes.
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Stir in cooked rice and mix well.
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Spoon filling into peppers and cover dish with foil.
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Bake 30 minutes, remove foil, top with cheese, and bake 10 to 15 minutes more until cheese melts.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving.