Taco Beef with Bell Peppers
Bell Pepper Tacos are a spicy, delicious way to change up your next taco night. This meal satisfies the hungriest of crews!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 4-6 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 yellow onion cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 orange bell pepper cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut into ½-inch pieces
- 15 ounces canned pinto or black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons water only as needed
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef, sprinkling it with the spices as it cooks. When the meat has cooked about halfway through, about 4 minutes, add the onions and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Drain any excess grease and add the bell peppers. Cook an additional 4-5 minutes until the peppers begin to soften. Add the beans and stir to combine.
- Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the beans. Serve over rice or in taco shells.
Notes
Ground turkey also works well in this recipe. When using ground turkey, I typically increase the amount of seasonings a bit. I recommend making the recipe as written and then tasting the mixture to make sure it is seasoned well enough.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1817IU | Vitamin C: 129mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 5mg