Almost Paleo Stuffed Peppers

I know it isn't Friday but I had to share this recipe with you.  We got home late last night and I needed a quick dinner.  So I whipped up a batch of lovely stuffed red peppers paleo style.

4 large red bell peppers 

1 lb pork sausage

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup of cauliflower rice

1 can Rotel

cayenne pepper and paprika to taste

Start by cutting a hole around the stem of the bell peppers and seeding them.  Then boil them for about 7 minutes - until they are slightly cooked but still firm.  Set them aside to cool.

While the peppers are cooking you can start the cauliflower rice.  For the amount you need - you will use about 1/2 a large head of cauliflower.  Grate it up and place it on a cookie sheet in a thin layer.  Bake at 350 until most of the moisture is gone.

While the rice is drying out in the oven - cook the meat and the onions.  When they are cooked, add the can of Rotel and the spices.

Once the cauliflower rice is fairly dried out - just add it right into the meat mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.

OK!  Now it is time to stuff those bad boys!

Fill each of the red peppers with the meat mixture until it is just about even with rim of the pepper.  Stand the stuffed peppers up in a baking dish and sprinkle some of your favorite cheese over the top of the meat.  Bake them in your already warmed up oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.  

ENJOY!

If you are looking for a true paleo version, just lose the cheese and you are there.