Paleo Stuffed Bell Peppers

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground chuck (grass fed beef if possible)
• 1/4 lb italian sausage
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 bell peppers
• 1 cup cauliflower, steamed
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

• 1 when i start i always cut the top off of each pepper then cut the pepper top away from the stem. i use the diced pepper top in the stuffing mix but you don't have to if you don't wish. it can also be saved for another meal.
• 2 while coconut oil is heating in the pan dice onions and mince garlic. add both to pan and saute about 5 minutes or until onions look clear. (if you are adding the diced peppers from the tops add in with the onions.)
• 3 place cauliflower in bowl in microwave and steam about 5 minutes. it may take longer or less time depending on your microwave. mash with fork when cauliflower is tender.
• 4 when onion mix is done removed from pan and set aside.
• 5 brown ground chuck and italian sausage in pan. when fully browned return onion mix to pan with meat.
• 6 add italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. mix in cauliflower, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
• 7 when heated through meat mixture is done.
• 8 rinse and clean bell peppers. fill each pepper with meat mixture and arrange in baking dish. add water to bake dish. place in oven at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
• 9 peppers should be tender when done add 10 more minutes if not tender.
• 10 serve this with grilled zucchini or small salad.