March 2012

Easy Entertaining Recipe

Stuffed Avocado Shells

Stuffed Avocado Shells

Serves 4–6

You'll Need
  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1-540ml. can of pinto or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 avocados
  • Toppings: salsa, sour cream, Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, cilantro, green onions, lime wedges
Prep and Cook
  • Place a skillet over medium-high heat, and add the beef, cooking until no longer pink. 
  • Add the beans, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and stir to combine, cooking until the meat is well browned.
  • Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit.
  • Fill each avocado half with some of the meat and bean mixture. Top with any of the recommended toppings. Serve immediately.

Good to Know: This makes more meat/bean mixture than required. Place the leftovers in a zip top bag and freeze it for another meal. To make this dish vegetarian, replace the meat with long-grain or brown rice.

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