Make every day Taco Tuesday with these delicious taco stuffed peppers. Enjoy them as an appetizer, side dish or main dish! You can even make them dairy-free by skipping the cheese or using non-dairy cheese and sour cream. Whether you're cutting back on refined carbs or simply want to eat more veggies, you'll love this savory recipe.
![Taco stuffed bell peppers](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/9/14/4d47662fef484d81b77965d9da16b185.jpg)
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Things You'll Need
4 bell peppers
Olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
3/4 cup black beans
3/4 cup corn
1/2 cup salsa
1 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Lime
Fresh cilantro
Sour cream
![Ingredients for taco stuffed bell peppers](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/9/14/6a141875957b49aaa8370c57cf01a410.jpg)
Tip
Depending on the size of your bell peppers, you might need 5 or 6 in total.
Step 1
Pre-heat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds.
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![Cut the bell peppers](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/9/14/809f4cce2156471b9b3c776be14fdef0.jpg)
Step 2
Transfer the cut bell peppers to a large baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
![Place bell peppers in baking dish](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/9/14/adf7001d302a44d0b4f2c09c08171d81.jpg)
Step 3
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
![Cook the onions](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/9/14/9e2bfcf3fa074916858c3d8290ef8872.jpg)
Step 4
Add the ground beef. Cook until no longer pink, using a spatula to break it up. Drain the fat.
![Cook the ground beef](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/9/14/2891e3896b294673bdf73511d9dc6dd7.jpg)
Step 5
Add the taco seasoning and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
![Mix in taco seasoning](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/9/14/79c5bcd180cd41e79e504cb0c0e0a721.jpg)
Step 6
In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, black beans, corn and salsa. If you're using cheese, add 1 cup. Mix well.
![Mix ground beef with beans and corn](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/9/14/73488171613743ce811c8776f06958c3.jpg)
Step 7
Generously stuff the bell peppers with the taco mixture. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup of shredded cheese. Alternatively, you can add the cheese 5 minutes before the peppers are done baking.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the peppers are slightly tender.
![Stuff bell peppers with taco filling](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/9/14/49da320368394043a0dc2c12051ddaaf.jpg)
Step 8
Top with sour cream and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
![Serve with sour cream and fresh cilantro](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/9/14/19a16265b4cd4357b71125d49419fd55.jpg)