20-Min Taco Stuffed Peppers
Halved bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar, baked until tender. Ready in 20 minutes — the weeknight dinner that feels like you tried.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 315
- Protein
- 26g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Halve the peppers lengthwise, remove seeds and stems, and arrange cut-side up in a baking dish.
Step 2
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, ~5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water into the beef, then simmer 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Divide the beef mixture among the pepper halves and top each with a pinch of cheddar cheese.
Step 5
Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes until peppers soften and cheese melts.
Tools you’ll need
- 8x8-inch baking dish
- 12-inch skillet
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