Taco Stuffed Florida Bell Peppers

servings 6

calories 467

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Ingredients

3 large Florida bell peppers (your favorite color), halved lengthwise, seeds removed

1 pound lean ground Florida beef

2 cups Florida tomatoes, diced

1 cup Florida zucchini, diced small

1 cup Florida squash, diced small

1 cup onion, chopped

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1 lime, juiced

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 cups Colby jack cheese, shredded (or your favorite)

Olive oil, for cooking

Various toppings, such as tortilla chips, sour cream and cilantro

Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Preheat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add olive oil to preheated sauté pan. Add chopped onion to pan and cook until translucent. Add garlic and ground beef to cooking onions. Brown ground beef and drain any excess fat. Add the lime juice, dry spices, tomatoes, zucchini and squash; stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add about half of the cheese to the beef mixture. Stir to combine. Evenly stuff each pepper half with the beef mixture. Top each stuffed pepper with the rest of the cheese. Place stuffed peppers on a cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 15- 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with chips, salsa, and sour cream.

Fresh tip: If you want your peppers to be softer, place them in simmering water for 5 minutes or place in preheated oven, unstuffed, for 5- 10 minutes before filling.

Nutrition

Calories Per Serving467
Fat28g
Cholesterol79mg
Sodium373mg
Carbohydrates27g
Fiber5g
Protein26g

Taco Stuffed Florida Bell Peppers

Ingredients

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