Stuffed Zucchinis with Taco Filling

3
Dec

Stuffed Zucchinis with Taco Filling

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Ingredients:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 bell pepper finely chopped
1 sweet onion finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb ground beef or turkey
4-5 zucchinis ends cut off, cut in half lengthwise and insides scooped out

Seasoning Ingredients:
1 Tbsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:
1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2) Combine seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
3) Sauté bell pepper, onion, ½ t. salt and ¼ t. pepper in olive oil for 3-5 minutes over medium heat in a large pan.
4) Add ground meat and continue cooking for an additional 7-10 minutes.
5) When meat is almost done cooking, drain liquid from pan and add seasoning ingredients. Continue cooking until meat is completely cooked through.
6) Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place zucchini boats on it (cut-side up).
7) Drizzle a bit of olive oil and sprinkle salt on the inside of each boat, for seasoning.
8) Scoop even amounts of meat mixture into the 8-10 zucchini boats.
9) Cover boats with a sheet of aluminum foil and cook for 15 minutes.
10) Remove aluminum foil and continue cooking an additional 10-15 minutes, or until zucchinis are completely cooked.
11) Serve with chopped onions and enjoy!