Before my health journey, my stuffed peppers were always a party favorite! I modified the recipe slightly and limited my portion size when I started this journey, but these were a huge help when I was striving to hit my first goal!
Ingredients (makes about 6)
- Pound of ground turkey (or lean beef if desired)
- 3 bell peppers
- taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 can/jar of medium salsa
- shredded cheese (I used Mexican blend)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Cook meat on a skillet. Once the meat is no longer raw, mix in the taco seasoning, add salsa, let rest on low/medium heat & stir occasionally.
- Slice the bell peppers into two, clean out the insides, and place on a baking tray.
- Once the meat/salsa mix from step 2 is warm, turn stove off and separate the mixture evenly into the bell peppers.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the peppers and put in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is golden colored.
I think this recipe tastes still tastes good if the taco mix is taken out and the salsa stays or if the salsa is taken out and the taco mix stays. There are several ways to make this healthier/less calories, but this is what I followed when I was aiming for my 1st goal.
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