Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers by Tiktokfoodgame

Ingredients

• 6 large green bell peppers, tops removed and seeds cleaned
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco rice mix
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 tsp taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mexican blend cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Arrange the hollowed bell peppers upright in a baking dish.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef with the diced onion until fully cooked, 6–8 minutes.
4. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
5. Stir in the taco rice mix, diced tomatoes with chilies, corn, taco seasoning, and water.
6. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes until the liquid is slightly absorbed and the rice is partially cooked.
7. Spoon the beef and rice mixture evenly into the cavity of each bell pepper.
8. Top each stuffed pepper with the shredded cheese.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.