Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers (tops cut off, membranes & seeds removed)
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground beef, browned
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons salsa
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Preheat oven to 350ยบ

  • Step 2:

    Place peppers cut side down on a baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes before stuffing.

  • Step 3:

    Combine beef, onion, spices, and rice.

  • Step 4:

    Place about 2 tablespoons black beans in the bottom of each pepper, then top with beef and cheese.

  • Step 5:

    Repeat layers until full, then top each pepper with cheese, salsa and cilantro.

  • Step 6:

    Bake stuffed peppers for 20 minutes. Serve hot.