Description
Bell Pepper Nachos are a colorful and delicious twist on traditional nachos, using chopped bell peppers as a base instead of chips. This recipe layers seasoned ground beef, taco sauce, melted Mexican cheese, and fresh vegetables for a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a quick snack or casual meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups chopped bell peppers (divided, some for base and some for topping)
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and seasoned with taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup taco sauce
- 1½ cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- Additional shredded Mexican cheese for topping (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the nachos.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly spray a glass baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Bell Peppers: Spread about 2 cups of chopped bell peppers evenly across the bottom of the pan to serve as the nacho base.
- Add the Ground Beef: Evenly layer the taco-seasoned cooked ground beef over the bell peppers.
- Drizzle Taco Sauce: Drizzle approximately 1/4 cup of taco sauce over the beef and bell peppers for added flavor.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1½ cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the taco sauce layer.
- Top with Vegetables: Distribute the remaining chopped bell peppers, along with the chopped onions and tomatoes, over the cheese layer.
- Final Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the additional shredded Mexican cheese on top of the vegetables to create a cheesy finish.
- Bake: Place the baking pan uncovered into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and serve the bell pepper nachos hot for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the toppings.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein alternative.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, replace the ground beef with seasoned black beans or a meat substitute.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa on the side for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
