BAKED STUFFED MEXI- BELL PEPPERS

Baked Stuffed Mexi- Bell Peppers image

Provided by Lorac

Categories Peppers

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked white rice or 2 cups brown rice
1 cup cooked black beans
1/2 cup corn
1 2/3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
4 -6 green bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Heat oil in a large skillet, add onion and cook over medium heat until soft.
Add garlic and beef, cook beef until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a spoon.
Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine rice, beans and corn.
Add turkey mixture and 1 cup of cheese, mix to combine.
Spoon stuffing into pepper halves and place in a baking dish.
Add 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the dish, cover with foil and bake 30-40 minutes or until peppers are tender.
Remove foil, top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted.