Taco-Stuffed Sweet Peppers
Taco-Stuffed Sweet Peppers are a fun, low-carb alternative to traditional tacos, using mini sweet peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and classic toppings.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 lb mini sweet peppers, halved and deseeded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Arrange the halved mini sweet peppers on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Spoon the taco meat mixture into each pepper half.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the stuffed peppers.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and peppers are slightly tender.
- Top with diced tomatoes, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Make it vegetarian by substituting beans for the meat.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 stuffed pepper halves
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: taco stuffed peppers, mini sweet peppers, low carb taco, healthy appetizer, Mexican snack