Description
Delicious and colorful Bell Pepper Nachos made with seasoned ground beef, fresh bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and melted Mexican cheese, baked to perfection for a quick and satisfying snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- Cooking spray, as needed
- 2 large bell peppers, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and seasoned with taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup taco sauce
- 1½ cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (additional for topping)
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup extra Mexican cheese, shredded (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the nachos.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Lightly spray a glass baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Bell Peppers: Spread the chopped bell peppers evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
- Add Ground Beef: Evenly distribute the taco-seasoned ground beef over the bed of bell peppers.
- Drizzle Taco Sauce: Pour the taco sauce evenly over the beef and peppers to add flavor and moisture.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Cover the sauce layer with 1½ cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend.
- Add Fresh Vegetables: Top with additional chopped bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes for freshness and texture.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining Mexican cheese over the vegetables to create a cheesy topping.
- Bake: Place the pan uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the Bell Pepper Nachos hot for best taste.
Notes
- Use a taco seasoning packet or homemade blend to season the ground beef.
- Feel free to substitute beef with ground turkey or a plant-based protein for variations.
- Adding jalapeños or chili flakes can increase the spiciness for those who prefer heat.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa on the side for added flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.
