Taco Stuffed Peppers

• 4 medium green peppers
• 1/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 3/4 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 pound reduced-fat bulk pork sausage
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

1. Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
2. Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a
3. , cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Reduce heat to low. Add the tomatoes, taco seasoning and garlic. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Drain orzo; stir into meat mixture. Add 1/2 cup cheese. Spoon into peppers. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
5. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 10 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

green peppers, orzo pasta, lean ground beef, pork sausage, onion, tomatoes, taco, garlic, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/taco-stuffed-peppers/ (may not work)