Stuffed Peppers Without Rice: A Lower-Carb Favorite

Name: Stuffed Peppers Without Rice: A Lower-Carb Favorite
Ingredients: 6-7 large bell peppers (halved (vertically, through the stem) with guts removed); 1 pound ground beef; ½ pound breakfast sausage (regular or hot); 1 teaspoon table salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium zucchini,finely diced; 1¼ cup frozen or fresh corn kernels; 1 15.5 oz can black beans, drained and well-rinsed; 10 oz. bag of frozen riced cauliflower (cooked according to package directions (or 1 cup cooked quinoa)); 16 ounces tomato sauce; 1½ teaspoon cumin; 1½ teaspoon chili powder or smoked chipotle chili powder; ¾ cup Monterrey Jack or Cheddar cheese, shredded; chopped cilantro (garnish)

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These stuffed peppers without rice are packed with bold Southwestern flavors, featuring a hearty meat and veggie filling. A lower-carb, freezer-friendly favorite!

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Ingredients

6-7 large bell peppers (halved (vertically, through the stem) with guts removed)
1 pound ground beef
½ pound breakfast sausage (regular or hot)
1 teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini,finely diced
1¼ cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
1 15.5 oz can black beans, drained and well-rinsed
10 oz. bag of frozen riced cauliflower (cooked according to package directions (or 1 cup cooked quinoa))
16 ounces tomato sauce
1½ teaspoon cumin
1½ teaspoon chili powder or smoked chipotle chili powder
¾ cup Monterrey Jack or Cheddar cheese, shredded
chopped cilantro (garnish)