BELL PEPPER TACOS

Dish type
Dinner
Serves
8
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Ingredients

  • 4 Sweet Bell Peppers Sliced Half Lengthwise (2 green, 2 red)
  • 1 Tbsp. 30% Reduced-sodium Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Lb. Ground Beef 10% Fat
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1/2 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 2 Large Tomatoes Chopped (or substitute with prepared salsa)
  • 2 Medium Ripe Avocado From Mexico, Diced
  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Non-fat Greek Yogurt or Use Non-fat Sour Cream

Directions

  1. Remove the seeds and membrane from the inside of the pepper and slice in half, lengthwise.
  2. Prepare taco meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble ground beef into the hot skillet. Cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  3. Return ground beef to heat.Pour seasoning mixture and water over the beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the moisture absorbs into the meat, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes prior to stuffing peppers.
  4. Stuff peppers with cooked taco meat.Top stuffed peppers with shredded cheese, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro and a spoonful of sour cream. Serve and enjoy!