taco stuffed peppers

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Taco Stuffed Peppers

olive oil

Onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

garlic,

beef

kosher salt

black pepper

tbsp. Chopped cilantro

chili powder

cumin

smoked paprika

bell peppers, halved (seeds removed)

c. shredded Cheddar

c. Shredded Monterey Jack

c. Shredded lettuce

Pico de gallo,

sauce,

Lime wedges,

Instead of beef I used button mushrooms to make it vegetarian. It came out ok but I don't think 20 minutes is enough cook time for the bell pepper so the second time I made it I left the bell peppers in the oven while I stir-fried the onions, garlic and mushrooms and it came out great

Made this for the first time and we thought it was bland. Very disappointed.

Made this last night and the whole family finished every bite! My husband made the pico, and I added a dollop of sour cream and sliced avocado. The seasonings were really perfect. This is going in my regular rotation!

These were really tasty! I covered with mozzarella cheese and topped with the cilantro and some nonfat greek yogurt (I'm not on keto) and it was delicious

3 stars, good, not hard to make.  A touch on the bland side, I'll try again & double the chili powder, and don't forget to serve w/salsa.  My peppers were small so I used 4 & it worked out perfect.

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Taco Stuffed Peppers are the Low-Carb Secret to Taco Night!

Roasted bell peppers stuffed with a super yummy southwestern ground turkey and rice mixture and topped with cheese.

Southwest Turkey Taco Bell Peppers

red/yellow/orange bell peppers (cut

onion

lb turkey

tomato sauce ((equals about 3/4 cup))

garlic powder

1½ tsp EACH chili powder and cumin

tsp smoked paprika

rice

water

cheese

cooking spray

kosher salt and pepper

lime crema (*recipe in blog post and notes*)

avocado, pico de Gallo cilantro, pickled red onion, guacamole, sour cream

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice the peppers in half from stem to base and clean out all the seeds and membranes.

Place peppers on a sheet pan and spray with cooking spray and season the inside and outside with salt and pepper. When you start to cook the rice, place peppers in a preheated oven so the stuffing and peppers are done at about the same time.Roast peppers for about 20 minutes.

Prep the peppers

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add diced onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook until softened.

When the onions are soft, add in the ground turkey and break up with a spatula. Add garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Continue to cook til the ground turkey is browned and cooked through. 

When the turkey is cooked, add better than bouillon, tomato sauce, water, and uncooked rice to the pan. Stir together well and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cover the pan with a tight fitting lid.

Cook the mixture for about 20-22 minutes until rice is cooked. Check rice by scooping a few grains out gently with a spoon. If it still has a bite, put the lid back on, and continue to cook for another couple of minutes. When the rice is all cooked remove the lid and fluff with a fork or gently toss with a wooden spoon*Note: If your lid has a hole in it that releases steam stuff a little piece of aluminum foil in it to block it. 

Make Turkey Taco and Rice Stuffing

Evenly stuff the taco meat and rice mixture into each pepper, evenly sprinkle shredded cheese onto each pepper.Place sheet pan back into the oven to let the cheese melt, about 5 minutes.If you want to, top stuffed peppers with favorite taco toppings like diced avocado, pickled red onions, pico de Gallo, cilantro, lime crema, crushed tortilla chips, guacamole for an even more delicious and impressive meal!

Make Turkey Taco Stuffed Peppers

Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers are a fun low carb dinner ready in 30 minutes. One pound of ground beef is cooked with beans, seasoned with a homemade spice blend, stuffed into bell peppers, then topped with cheese.

bell peppers

garlic (minced)

salt

onion powder

oregano

can) Rotel

can) black beans (drained and rinsed)

cheddar cheese (grated)

cilantro (diced)

sour cream

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Slice the bell peppers in half. Spoon out the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers cut side up in a large baking dish.

Bake the peppers for 20 minutes until softened.

While the peppers are baking, prepare the taco meat. Place the ground beef into a medium size skillet, cook over medium heat while breaking up the meat.

Add in the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.

Mix in the salt, garlic and onion powders, cumin, chili powder, and oregano.

Stir in the Rotel and black beans until the entire mixture is combined.

When the bell peppers are done baking, if needed carefully drain out any excess moisture that accumulated in the bottom of them.

Spoon the cooked meat mixture into the peppers. Top with grated cheese.

Bake the stuffed peppers for 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.

Remove from the oven and serve with additional taco toppings as desired.

Seasoned ground beef, black beans and shredded zucchini tucked into halved peppers and baked with cheese on top.

peppers (halved and seeds removed)

tomato paste

paprika

fine sea salt

zucchini (shredded)

black beans (drained)

cheddar cheese

Preheat your oven to 400ºF.

Slice peppers in half lengthwise then place in a casserole dish and bake for 10 minutes.

While the peppers cook, brown the beef in a large skillet, then add the water, tomato paste, seasonings, and black beans. Simmer for a couple of minutes then add the shredded zucchini. Cook until the sauce reduces and thickens.

Remove the peppers from the oven and carefully remove any water that has pooled in the bottom of them. Divide the beef mixture amongst the halved peppers then top with shredded cheese.

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

These Taco Stuffed Shells have a cheesy beef filling with diced tomatoes, salsa, and your favorite taco toppings.

Taco Stuffed Shells

18-20 jumbo pasta shells (boil extra in case some break)

beef broth (can sub chicken broth

packet taco seasoning

tomatoes

Ricotta cheese

Monterey Jack cheese (shredded and divided)

Salt

¼ tsp pepper

salsa

Preheat oven to 375°.

Boil shells in salted water for 1 minute less than al dente, set a timer to avoid overcooking them. Drain once cooked and gently rinse with cold water until the water on the bottom comes out cool. Set aside.

Cook and crumble the ground beef over medium-high heat until softened and nearly cooked through, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until the beef is cooked. Drain grease well.

Reduce heat to medium and add the beef broth, undrained diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Stir until well combined and thickened slightly. Set aside and let cool slightly.

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sour cream, half of the cheddar, half of the Monterey jack, salt, pepper, and oregano. Add the meat mixture and stir to combine.

Add half of the salsa to the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish (or a round 12-inch oven-safe skillet).

Use a spoon to fill each pasta shell with the filling mixture and place it in the baking dish.

Add the remaining salsa, then top with remaining cheddar and Monterey jack cheese.

Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 10 more minutes. Top with your favorite taco toppings (see notes for suggestions), and serve!

I made the Taco Stuffed Shells tonight—wow!!  They were delicious!!  I added pinto beans but otherwise followed the recipe.  
I never love dealing with or filling pasta shells though.  As I was filling, I thought how good this would also be as a lasagne type dish with layers of pasta, filling, and cheese.  I think I will try that next time!!

Another delicious receipe - loved it! I used cottage cheese instead of ricotta cheese and I also added some wilted spinach into the mixture!

I made this recipe for supper for a friend’s birthday dinner today and it turned out amazing! Used low fat blended cottage cheese instead of ricotta for extra protein and less fat. Topped the shells with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced olives. Outstanding! Will definitely make this recipe again. 

Stephanie, these were a BIG hit on Friday night (and made great leftovers on Saturday). They were super easy to make and it was fun to make something that combined everyone’s two favorite things - tacos and pasta :) I will definitely be making these again. 

Another great cozy cook recipe!!! I added some mild sausage with the spinach and cheese stuffing! Made it for my women's group, and got many fab compliments!! Ha, I'm 70, and my first time making stuffed shells! Easy to follow recipe. Love it! Thanks!!

Absolutely delicious  recipe!! I didn't boil all the shells since it was just my husband and I. I did make the full amount of filling figuring I could freeze the rest and make more later. My husband loved the filling so muck he thought it would also make a great dip.

I made these last night for Cinco de Mayo even though it was the 4th because my husband isn't home tonight. They were absolutely delicious. I made them according to your directions and I topped them with the works:  avocados, cheese, black beans, green onion, sour cream...YUM!!!! Everyone loved them and ate the whole pot.  This one is a keeper...next I'm going to try your regular stuffed shells...can't wait! Thank you so much!

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These Taco Stuffed Shells have a cheesy beef filling with diced tomatoes, salsa, and your favorite taco toppings. It's make-ahead friendly and leftovers freeze well!

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