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BBQ Turkey in Pepper Shells

These peppers will fire up your taste buds.

6 servingsServing size: 1/2 pieceReady in 35 min
BBQ Turkey in Pepper Shells

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb Ground turkey, lean
  • 1 Onion, large, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Green bell pepper, medium, seeded and chopped
  • 14 1/2 oz Diced tomatoes, canned, no added salt
  • 1 1/2 cup Black beans, low-sodium, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup Barbecue sauce, prepared
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Liquid smoke
  • 3 Bell peppers, any color

Directions

  1. Brown ground turkey in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients except the whole bell peppers; simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Meanwhile, cut the whole bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place in a microwave safe dish with a small amount of water.
  5. Cover and microwave bell peppers on high until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Remove peppers from dish and place on a large plate. Spoon turkey mixture into bell pepper shells and serve.