Cheesy Beef-Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers with Avocado & Lime

Ingredients

• 0.5 avocado
• 0.25 small bunch cilantro (Leaves only; stems discarded and leaves minced)
• 5 jalapeño peppers (Halved lengthwise, seeded, and ribs removed)
• 0.25 lb lean ground beef
• 0.5 lime (Cut into wedges)
• 1 shallot (Peeled and minced)
• 0.333333 cup shredded cheese, Mexican blend
• 0.125 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 0.25 tsp ground cumin
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup, if desired.

2. 2

   Wash and dry the fresh produce.

3. 3

   Halve the jalapeño peppers lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds and ribs, then transfer the pepper halves to the prepared baking sheet. Avoid touching your eyes while handling the peppers; wash your hands afterward or wear gloves.

4. 4

   Strip the cilantro leaves from the stems, discard the stems, and mince the leaves. Place the cilantro in a medium bowl.

5. 5

   Peel and mince the shallot. Add it to the bowl with the cilantro, then add the ground beef, shredded cheese, sesame seeds, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until thoroughly combined.

6. 6

   Stuff the jalapeño halves with the beef mixture, pressing the filling firmly into each pepper. Arrange the stuffed peppers on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.

7. 7

   Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the jalapeños are tender and the beef is cooked through. Remove the baking sheet from the oven.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, halve and pit the avocado. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and slice it lengthwise into 10 thin wedges. Cut the lime into wedges.

9. 9

   Divide the stuffed jalapeños between two plates. Top each with an avocado slice and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

Notes

The structured recipe lists a total time of 25 minutes and a yield of 2 servings. Handle jalapeños carefully and wash hands thoroughly after preparation.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• baked
• Mexican
• beef
• stuffed peppers
• gluten-free
• high-protein
• quick meal