New Healthy Recipe Alert! (Taco Stuffed Peppers)

Taco Stuffed Peppers!

A Healthy Yet Delicious Food Choice for Dinner

~Healthy meat options~ 

1 lb grass fed ground beef

Or 

1 lb ground turkey

Or 

Sliced portabello mushrooms (vegetarian option)

4 medium/large bell peppers It can be made with bell peppers or jalapeno (remove seeds and wash)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup 2% milk shredded cheese (Mexican blend tastes best)

Toppings

Sour cream (Low fat) 

Cheese

Cilantro

PREPARATION

•  Preheat oven to 350˚F/180˚C.
•  Wash and dry the peppers. Using a sharp knife, cut in halves and remove the seeds and pith. Arrange the peppers in an oven-safe dish.
•  Bake the peppers for 10 minutes.
•  While the peppers are baking, begin cooking the meat. Add olive oil to a medium-sized pan. Add onion, garlic, meat and cook over medium heat until brown then drain excess oils.
•  Add seasonings and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
•  Remove the pan from the heat
•  Spoon the meat into the pre-baked peppers, being sure to press the mixture firmly into the peppers.
•  Generously top with cheese and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes.
•  Allow the peppers to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with toppings of your choice.
•  Enjoy!