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Chorizo and Beef Quinoa Stuffed Pepper

Chorizo and Beef Quinoa Stuffed Pepper

Ingredients

  • bell peppers
    bell peppers4 servings
  • cayenne
    cayenne0.5 tsp
  • chili powder
    chili powder0.25 tsp
  • chorizo
    chorizo1 pound
  • cumin
    cumin0.25 tsp
  • green onion tops
    green onion tops4 servings
  • monterrey jack and cheddar cheese
    monterrey jack and cheddar cheese0.25 cup
  • ground beef
    ground beef1 pound
  • quinoa
    quinoa1 cup

Nutrition Facts

Calories685kcal
Protein51g
Carbs33g
Fat37g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Instructions

The first thing you will want to do is heat the oven to 350, boil the water for the quinoa, and in a separate skillet brown the beef and chorizo together.

Drain the meat mixture well, and then place into a medium mixing bowl.Once your quinoa is fully cooked, add it to the mixing bowl.

Add the green onion tops, cumin, cayenne, chili powder, and monterrey jack and cheddar cheese.

Mix well.Cut the tops from your bell peppers and scoop out any remaining seeds.Then take your meat mixture and start stuffing the bell peppers until they are full.

Sprinkle with a little cheese and then bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until the bell pepper has softened.

Serve immediately.

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