Bell Pepper Taco Bites

Bell Pepper Taco Bites

Ingredients

3 large bell peppers (any color)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup precooked or parboiled rice
1 jalapeƱo, diced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped + more to garnish
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Toppings

Sour cream
Fresh chopped cilantro
Hot sauce

Directions

  1. Slice bell peppers into one-inch thick rings and set aside.
  2. Heat your gas barbeque to 375˚F and place a cast iron skillet on grill.
  3. In a large bowl, make your patties by combining ground beef, taco seasoning, rice, cilantro, jalapeƱo and Worcestershire sauce. Using a 2 oz scoop, form into balls and set aside.
  4. Pour olive oil in hot skillet. Add sliced onions and cook gently until caramelize. Use water if needed to prevent burning. Remove from pan.
  5. In the same pan, place your bell pepper slices on skillet and fill with the meatballs. Using a meat press, press the patty down until flush with the bell peppers. Cook until golden brown for 5-7 minutes, flip and repeat.
  6. Once ready, place cheese over top and close the gas grill to cook the patties internally for 3-5 minutes. Once the cheese has melted and the patties are cooked, remove from the grill.
  7. Place on a serving tray and garnish with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cilantro and hot sauce.
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