Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 6 large bell peppers (assorted colors), tops cut off and seeded
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cup s shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• sour cream and sliced green onions, for topping

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bell peppers cut-side up in a baking dish.

2. 2

   Brown ground beef in a skillet, breaking into crumbles. Drain excess fat.

3. 3

   Mix cooked beef with rice, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese.

4. 4

   Spoon filling into each pepper, packing it in. Pour tomato sauce over the tops.

5. 5

   Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove foil, top peppers with remaining cheddar cheese, and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.

7. 7

   Top with sour cream and sliced green onions before serving.