Ingredients:
6 Mini sweet bell peppers ~ 186 grams ~ weigh for accuracy (2 1/2 Greens)
3 ounces Taco Seasoned Beef ~ recipe below (1/2 Leaner and 1.5 Condiments)
1/2 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese (1/2 Lean)
1 tbsp sour cream or 2 tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt (1 Condiment)
1 tbsp guacamole or 3/4 ounce avocado, chopped (1/2 Healthy Fat)
1/4 cup shredded lettuce (1/4 Green)
2 tbsp sliced green onions (1/4 Green)
Optional:
1 ounce pickled sliced jalapenos (1 Optional Snack)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut the ends off the mini bell peppers and then cut lengthwise. Remove seeds and ribs. Place peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Arrange the peppers in a single layer, cut side up. Bake for 5 min.
Top peppers with cooked ground beef and cheese. Bake for 7 to 8 min or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt, guacamole or avocado, lettuce, green onions and sliced jalapenos.
1 Servings with
1 Lean, 3 Greens, 3 Condiments, 1/2 Healthy Fat (for the 95 to 97% lean ground beef) and 1 Optional Snack
* If you want to use 85 to 94% lean ground beef instead, omit the guacamole or avocado.
** If you want to omit the lettuce and sliced green onions, use 224 g of mini bell peppers.
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Taco Seasoned Beef
Ingredients:
1 lb 95 to 97% lean ground beef (2 Leaner)
Taco Seasoning Blend (or 1 tbsp store bought Taco Seasoning):
1 tsp chili powder (2 Condiments)
1 tsp cumin (1 Condiment)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (1 Condiment)
1/4 tsp salt (1 Condiment)
1/2 tsp black pepper (1 Condiment)
Directions:
In a large skillet over medium heat, add meat and seasonings. Cook and break up meat until cooked thoroughly about 6 to 7 min. Drain meat of any excess fat.
2 Servings with
1 Leaner (6 ounces cooked) with 3 Condiments per serving
