Taco-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Cilantro Lime Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Colorful bell peppers filled with seasoned taco beef and topped with melted cheese, served alongside zesty cilantro lime rice. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs large bell peppers, ground beef, taco seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (any color), tops cut off and seeded large bell peppers
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp taco seasoning and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, mix 2 cups cooked white rice with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Stuff each of the 4 large bell peppers with the seasoned beef mixture, then top each pepper with about 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Step 5: Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Step 6: Serve the stuffed peppers on a bed of the cilantro lime rice for a vibrant and balanced meal.