Zucchini Stuffed Taco Boats

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 Bell Peppers
• 1 Onion
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 lbs Ground Beef
• 1 tbsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 4-5 Zucchini
• Green Onion

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Sauté bell pepper, onion, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in butter for 3-5 minutes over medium heat in a large pan.
3. Combine seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
4. Add ground beef and continue cooking for an additional 7-10 minutes.
5. When meat is almost done cooking, drain liquid from pan and add seasoning ingredients. Continue cooking until meat is completely cooked through.
6. Turn off heat and mix in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.
7. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place zucchini boats on it (cut-side up).
8. Drizzle a bit of olive oil and sprinkle salt on the inside of each boat, for seasoning.
9. Scoop even amounts of meat mixture into the 8-10 zucchini boats.
10. Cover boats with a sheet of aluminum foil and cook for 15 minutes.
11. Remove aluminum foil and continue cooking an additional 10-15 minutes, or until zucchinis are completely cooked.
12. Top each boat with about a tablespoon of cheese and return to oven for 1-2 more minutes to melt cheese. Serve with chopped onions.