Skillet Stuffed Bell Peppers

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 large green bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• cooking spray
• 3/4 lb ground round
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes (such as simply potatoes)
• 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• cracked black pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place the bell pepper halves, cut sides down, on a microwave-safe dish; cover with plastic wrap. microwave at high 3 minutes and 30 seconds or until pepper halves are crisp-tender. let stand, covered, 3 minutes (peppers will soften).
• 2 while the peppers cook, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. coat pan with cooking spray. add beef to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble. add water and seasoning, and stir to combine. cover, reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes or until done.
• 3 while beef cooks and peppers stand, cook the potatoes in microwave according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• 4 spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture into each pepper half; top each with 2/3 cup potatoes. sprinkle each pepper half with 1 tablespoon cheese. garnish with black pepper, if desired.