1lbground beef(can use chicken, turkey or venison)
½cshreddedsharp cheddar cheese
3green onionsdiced
10small avocadoscut in half and pits removed
Taco Seasoning:
1Tbspcumin
1tsppaprika
½tspgarlic powder
½tspsalt
½tsppepper
1/8tspcayenne pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet drizzle 2 T. olive oil and saute bell pepper, onion and ½ t. salt over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, or until tender.
Add ground beef and continue cooking for another 4-6 minutes, or until beef is almost completely cooked.
In a small bowl toss together the taco seasoning ingredients. Sprinkle over almost cooked ground beef mixture and continue cooking over low-medium heat for 2 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in cheese.
Fill each avocado half with ~2-3 T. ground beef taco mixture. Sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
**For a party: Prepare the taco mixture the night before and heat up in a skillet with ~1 T. olive oil right before the part. Cut the avocados the day of the party to prevent browning.**