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Taco stuffed bell peppers served fresh on a white plate, topped with melted cheese

Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

These taco stuffed bell peppers are a flavorful, low-carb twist on classic taco night—perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or feeding a crowd.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
Keyword: Healthy taco stuffed peppers, Mexican stuffed peppers, Taco stuffed bell peppers keto, Taco stuffed bell peppers with ground beef
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 9x13 baking dish
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Foil (for tenting)
  • 1 Spoon or meat chopper

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 6 Bell peppers Any color, tops cut, seeds removed
  • 1 lb Ground beef 85/15 for best flavor
  • 1 Small onion Diced
  • 2 Cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 pkg Taco seasoning Or 2–3 tablespoon homemade
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes drained, 14.5 oz
  • 1 can Green chilies optional, 4 oz
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Mexican blend
  • ¼ cup Water
  • Salt and pepper To taste

For Serving (Optional):

  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro Fresh, chopped
  • Avocado Or guacamole
  • Lime wedges
  • Jalapeños For extra heat

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and prep bell peppers
  • Hollow out peppers and arrange in baking dish
  • Brown beef and onion in a skillet
  • Add garlic, seasoning, tomatoes, and chilies
  • Simmer mixture and cool slightly
  • Fill peppers with taco mixture
  • Top with cheese and cover with foil
  • Bake 25 minutes covered, then 5–10 uncovered
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1900IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2.5mg