Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers
Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers
Course
Main Dish
Servings
Prep Time
6
20
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
6
20
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Ingredients
1/2
can
unsalted diced tomatoes
14.5 oz can
6
bell peppers
1
lb
extra lean ground chuck
1
packet
low sodium taco seasoning
1/2
cup
chopped onion
1/2
cup
shredded, reduced fat cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Cut off top of peppers and clean out centers
Fill each bell pepper half way with water, then microwave for 6-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown 1pound of ground beef with ½ cup of onion.
Add the taco seasoning to the meat according to the package on the taco seasoning packet.
Next, add the ½ can of diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes
Drain the water from the bell peppers; place the bell peppers in a loaf pan.
Fill each bell pepper ¾ with the meat mixture; fill the rest of the bell pepper with cheese
Pack the cheese on top of the meat mixture
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes or until the bell peppers become tender
Recipe Notes