The Easiest 2B Mindset Dinner Recipe - Taco Peppers

Yield: 8

Author: Lil

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Taco Peppers

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
• 4 medium bell peppers, sliced in half lengthwise and deseeded
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 1 small onion, diced (about 1/3 of a cup)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup taco sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet and add the zucchini + onion, cook for 5 minutes until onions are translucent and squash is softened.
3. Add the ground beef to the pan and brown.
4. Add taco seasoning and water, bring to a simmer and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until thickened and well combined.
5. Pour salsa into 9x13 casserole dish.
6. Place peppers in pan and fill each pepper with taco meat (about 1/4 - /3 cup per pepper.
7. Drizzle with taco sauce.
8. Top with cheese.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is lightly browned and peppers are bubbling.

2B Mindset Plate-It: Makes a great dinner recipe. I add a side salad, as well.