Taco-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
Taco-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers bring together tender roasted peppers filled with spiced beef and fluffy rice, finished with melted Mexican cheese and a crunchy nacho chip topping. The mix of smoky salsa, onion, and garlic gives each bite bold, comforting flavor with a playful crunch. Great for a weeknight dinner or casual get-togethers when you want a fun twist on a classic.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Taco-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease. Stir 3/4 cup water and taco seasoning into the ground beef; simmer until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the rice in the hot oil until fragrant and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water, salsa, onion, and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir the ground beef mixture into the rice mixture until well combined.
- 4
Spoon a layer of the ground beef–rice mixture into each bell pepper; top with a layer of Mexican cheese and then a layer of nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips. Repeat the layers in the bell peppers, finishing with a layer of Mexican cheese. Arrange the stuffed peppers in a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the bell peppers are tender and the cheese is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 1119.1 kcal High 56%
- Protein 36.63 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 117.94 g 43%
- Total Fat 57.72 g High 74%
- Saturated Fat 17.24 g High 86%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 89.14 mg High 30%
- Sodium 1512.11 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 14.79 g Good Source 53%
- Total Sugars 17.78 g --
- Added Sugars 2.53 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 451.73 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 6.8 mg Good Source 38%
- Potassium 1475.1 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin A 153.45 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 14.34 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Taco Style Stuffed Bell Peppers is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chunky Mild Salsa, Flavored Tortilla Chips, Green Bell Pepper, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 1119.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Taco-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Chunky Mild Salsa, Flavored Tortilla Chips, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Taco-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1119.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Taco-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Taco-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers healthy?
- Taco-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 1119.1 calories and 36.63 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1512.11 mg (66% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 17.24 g (86% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.53 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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