The Best Taco Stuffed Peppers
This recipe for the best taco stuffed peppers brings together the bold flavors of homemade tacos with a creamy, cheesy filling for a comforting weeknight dinner. Easy to make from scratch, these stuffed peppers are a family-friendly meal that tastes indulgent without any extra fuss.
Indecisiveness Leads to An Unforgettable Meal Creation
Years ago, back when I was on the ketogenic diet, I fell head over heels for stuffed peppers. I would cook sausage, mix it with cream cheese, jalapenos, garlic, and cheese, then stuff it all into bell peppers and bake them to cheesy perfection. Absolute comfort food!
The other day I found myself craving that same creamy goodness, but part of me was really in the mood for tacos… have you ever been in that situation? I couldn’t decide, so I thought, why not combine the two? That’s how these creamy taco stuffed peppers were born. Now, I know someone out there might be making this exact same thing, but for today, I’m going to pretend I invented this rich, comforting weeknight dinner recipe. 😅
Why This Recipe Checks All of The Boxes
If you’re anything like me and love creamy, comforting meals with just a little kick of spice, this recipe is for you, my friend! It takes the rich, velvety texture of your favorite dips and pairs it with the bold, spicy flavors of Mexican dishes to create a dinner that is hearty, satisfying, and completely indulgent. Fair warning—you might need a little nap afterward. 😂
This is also pretty easy to make. You are basically browning your meat of choice, adding it to a bowl with the other ingredients, stuffing the peppers, and baking. It really is that simple!
Ingredients in The Best Taco Stuffed Peppers
- Bell Peppers– I use the Red, Yellow, and Orange but you can use Green too!
- Taco Seasoning– I use this Easy From Scratch Taco Seasoning but you can use any you prefer.
- Meat of Choice– You can use any meat that you wish! It can be ground or shredded, whatever your preference. In this recipe I used ground venison.
- Salt and Pepper
- Cheddar Cheese– Shredded
- Cream Cheese
- Green Onion
- Tomatoes and Green Chilies
- Cilantro– Optional for garnish
How to Make The Best Taco Stuffed Peppers
- In a cast iron pan or skillet of choice, brown the meat, drain, and return to the pan.
2. Add 2 tbsp of taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Stir occasionally and simmer until most of the water has evaporated. Salt and Pepper to taste then add the cooked meat to a medium bowl.
3. Core and Slice 6 Bell peppers. (Don’t throw away the scraps! They are great for composting or to feed your backyard chickens!) Then add 2 small slashes on the bottom of each pepper to help with drainage.
4. Drain the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies. The tomatoes will cook down in the oven and create moisture so by draining the can first it helps keep the mixture from getting too watery. Add it to the bowl.
5. Slice 1 green onion and add to the bowl.
6. Next, cube the cream cheese block and add to the bowl with the other ingredients.
7. Mix until creamy, then add in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well incorporated.
8. Place peppers on a rimmed cookie sheet lined with foil or a silicon baking mat. Fill with filling and top with cheese.
9. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
10. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, and then The Best Taco Stuffed Peppers are ready to enjoy!
The Best Taco Stuffed Peppers
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron pan or skillet of choice
- 1 Medium Bowl
- 1 Raised Rim Cook Sheet
- 1 Silicon Baking Mat or Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
- 6 Bell Peppers- Cored and sliced in half vertically
- 1 Green Onion
- 1 Pound Ground beef, chicken, turkey, venison Shredded meat will work with this too
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 block Cream Cheese
- 1 Can Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
Toppings
- Cheddar Cheese
- Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- In a cast iron pan or skillet of choice, brown the meat, drain, and return to the pan.
- Add 2 tbsp of taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Stir occasionally and simmer until most of the water has evaporated. Salt and Pepper to taste then add the cooked meat to a medium bowl.
- Core and Slice 6 Bell peppers. Then add 2 small slashes on the bottom of each pepper to help with drainage.
- Drain the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies. The tomatoes will cook down in the oven and create moisture so by draining the can first it helps keep the mixture from getting too watery. Add it to the bowl.
- Slice 1 green onion and add to the bowl. Next, cube the cream cheese block and add in with the other ingredients.
- Mix until creamy, then add in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well incorporated.
- Place peppers on a rimmed cookie sheet lined with foil or a silicon baking mat. Fill with filling and top with cheese. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes then they are ready to serve!Top with chopped cilantro, sour cream, kefir, yogurt, sliced avocado, or try it with a drizzle of The Best Chipotle Sauce (Recipe linked above).
Chef’s Tips
Top with sour cream, yogurt or kefir, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, a drizzle of lime juice, or to really take it to the next level, drizzle it with a little of this delicious Chipotle Sauce!
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage. To reheat, you can microwave them or reheat them in the oven. Both work well!
Well there ya go! I hope that you enjoy my self proclaimed creation! I would love to hear what you thought of this recipe! Please feel free to leave me a comment in the comment box at the bottom of this post!
Happy eating! 💗
XO, Bri
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