SANTA FE PEPPERS RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, corn, tomatoes, juice, salad dressing mix and taco seasoning. , Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until heated through. Serve with sour cream, cheese and corn chips if desired., Freeze Option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Steps:

• In a large skillet brown the turkey and season with salt.
• When the turkey is browned, add onion, garlic, black beans, cilantro, serrano pepper, diced tomatoes, and cumin. Mix well and simmer on low, covered for 5 minutes.
• Remove lid, add corn and simmer an additional 5 minutes or until all the liquid reduces.
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Cut peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and stem.
• Place peppers, cut side up in an oven-proof dish. Fill each pepper with 1/2 cup turkey mixture. Pour about 1/3 cup water or chicken broth on the bottom of the dish.
• Cover tight with foil. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until the peppers become soft.
• Remove foil, top each with 1 1/2 tbsp of cheese and bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes.
• Top with scallions and serve with reduced-fat sour cream if desired (optional).