Bell Pepper Nachos

5 from 231 votes

These easy bell pepper nachos are a great low-carb alternative to your favorite Mexican appetizer. They're easy to make and ready to serve in 30 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Author: Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

6 large bell peppers
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
¾ cup can black beans rinsed and drained
¾ cup sweet yellow corn thawed
1 jalapeño sliced, optional
½ to 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a large baking sheet (or 2 standard sheets) with nonstick oil or line with parchment paper.
Use a small sharp knife to core the stem from the pepper. Then slice the pepper in half and then slice each half into 3 equal parts. Each pepper will create 6 “chips”. Lay the bell pepper chips on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer with the insides facing up.
In a large heated skillet, stir the ground beef until its cooked through and crumbled. Add the taco seasoning, along with 2/3 cup water and stir. Add the black beans, corn and jalapeños, if using. Mix until well combined and heated through.
Spoon the mixture over the bell pepper pieces. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings

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Notes

My Top Tip: Don't cut your bell pepper slices too thinly. You want them to be able to hold a good amount of taco beef and any extra toppings you want to add, like guacamole or salsa.

Storage: Store any leftovers of your meat mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you have any assembled bell pepper nachos, you can store them in the fridge as well for up to 3 days, but the peppers may soften. To reheat, simply place them in the microwave, or on a tray in the oven at 350.

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