Cheesy Beef Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ground sirloin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup low fat cream cheese
½ cup low fat cheddar cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté diced onion until translucent.
2. Add ground sirloin; stir and cook covered for 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Cut the jalapenos lengthwise in half and using a spoon or knife, discard the seeds and veins.
5. Stuff each jalapeno half first with ½ teaspoon cream cheese, beef and cheddar, in that order.
6. Place the on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.

Serve Hot!

Yields: 15 stuffed jalapenos
(nutrition information is based on one stuffed jalapeno)

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Calories 95
Total Fat 5.4g
Saturated Fat 1.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 23mg
Sodium 273mg
Potassium 37mg
Carbohydrates 1.6g
Fiber 0.4g
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 9.2g