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Weeknight Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers
Maggie @ Our Fine Day

Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 whole bell peppers
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 16 oz jar of your favorite salsa
  • 1 tsp each cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, & pepper

Method
 

  1. In a medium skillet, saute the onion until soft (a few minutes)
  2. Add meat and saute until cooked throughout.
  3. Add chopped zucchini and chopped bell peppers.
  4. While meat and veggies are cooking, prepare the 4 bell peppers by slicing them in half lengthwise and removing seeds and ribs. Place them in a 9x13 baking dish...you man have to use an additional smaller dish if you peppers are large
  5. Once meat is sizzling and veggies are tender, add the jar of salsa and all spices. Mix well and allow the sauce to com to a low boil so all flavors can meld together.
  6. Begin stuffing each pepper with a couple large spoonfuls until you have used up all of the meat mixture!
  7. Bake at 375ยบ for about 35 minutes (until the peppers are soft to the touch)
  8. If desired, sprinkle a little bit of grated cheddar cheese over your peppers and then pop them back in the oven for a few minutes, until cheese is melted
  9. Plate and devour!