Ingredients:
4 large bell peppers (any color, halved & seeded)
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade mix)
1 cup cooked rice (optional, for bulk)
1 cup black beans (drained & rinsed)
1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
1 small onion, diced
1 cup salsa
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or pepper jack)
Olive oil
Garnishes (optional):
Sour cream
Jalapeños
Green onions
Cilantro
Hot sauce
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Instructions:
1. Prep the peppers
Slice peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and ribs. Brush lightly with oil.
2. Cook filling
On the Blackstone, cook ground beef with onion until browned.
Add taco seasoning + ¼ cup water, stir well.
Mix in beans, corn, rice, and salsa. Let simmer together for 2–3 minutes.
3. Char peppers
Place pepper halves cut-side down on the Blackstone for 2–3 minutes to soften and get a little char. Flip them.
4. Stuff peppers
Spoon the taco mixture into each pepper half.
Sprinkle generously with cheese.
5. Melt cheese
Cover with a basting dome (or foil) and let cook 3–5 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
6. Serve hot
Top with sour cream, jalapeños, cilantro, or your favorite taco toppings.
