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Bell Pepper Tacos

Ingredients

  • 6 bell peppers cut in half - seeds & membranes discarded
  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 1-2 jalapeƱos finely chopped (remove the seeds & membrane if you don't like the heat)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup chopped cilantro + 1/4 cup for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place halved bell peppers cut side down & bake for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the ground sirloin, red onion, jalapenos, garlic, & all the dried spices. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup chopped cilantro & cook for another couple minutes. Drain any grease & scoop the filling into the par-cooked bell pepper halves.
  • Cook at 350 for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with salsa.