California Turkey Stuffed Peppers
with tortilla strips and guacamole
Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Nigel Palmer
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In Your Box (serves 6)
- 3 Green Bell Peppers
- 16 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 15½ oz. Black Beans
- 12 oz. Ground Turkey
- 12 oz. Guacamole
- 8 oz. Mirepoix Blend
- ¾ cup Parboiled Rice
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3 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
- 3 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) VqmyVJq7
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates51g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat22g
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Protein23g
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Sodium1660mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Wire-Mesh Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Drain black beans and rinse in a wire-mesh strainer.
Halve green bell peppers, stem, and remove ribs and seeds.In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, seasoning blend, rice, and 3/4 cup water. Mix thoroughly until mixture forms a sticky paste. Don't worry if it seems like too much water; mixture will absorb liquid. Keep stirring!Fill pepper halves evenly with ground turkey mixture. -
2 Cook the Meal
Place slow cooker liner in slow cooker, if desired. Fold top edges in before putting on lid.
Add mirepoix blend, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper to clean slow cooker. Top with stuffed peppers, filling-side up, then black beans and tomato sauce.Turn slow cooker on to high heat. Cover, and cook until turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4 hours. -
3 Add the Cheese
When peppers have ten more minutes to cook, top with cheese. Cover again, and cook until melted.
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4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping with guacamole and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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