April 17, 2025
URL: https://www.ro-tel.com/recipes/southwestern-dinners/taco-stuffed-peppers-9350
- Prep time 20 minutes
- Total time 30 minutes
- Servings 8
Ingredients
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PAM® Avocado Oil Cooking Spray Pump
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4 small bell peppers
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1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
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1 pkg (1.25 oz each) 30% less sodium taco seasoning mix
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2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
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2/3 cup canned black beans, drained, rinsed
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2 large avocados, pitted, peeled
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1 pouch (4.5 oz each) Frontera® Original Guacamole Mix
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2 cups shredded lettuce
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1 small tomato, chopped
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Nutrition Information
305 calories, 13g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with avocado oil spray.
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Step two
Cut peppers in half through the stem and remove the seeds. Place cut side down in baking dish and bake 15 minutes.
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Step three
Brown ground beef with onion in a large skillet over medium heat; drain. Scoop about 1/2-cup tomatoes out of can and set aside for serving. Pour remaining tomatoes, and taco seasoning into ground beef. Cook about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cheese and black beans.
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Step four
Remove peppers from oven and stuff with ground beef mixture. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.
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Step five
Meanwhile, prepare guacamole mix according to package directions. Serve peppers topped with lettuce, tomato, 2 tablespoons guacamole and cilantro.
Tips
Wrap leftover guacamole with plastic wrap pressed on the surface to help prevent browning