Southwest Stuffed Peppers

This dish is perfect for when you're looking for something to mix things up a bit. There are many ways to make stuffed peppers. I love southwest style because it's simple and delicious! 

Ingredients

6 large bell peppers (any color)

1 pound lean ground beef (or Turkey)

1 small onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

½ package of taco seasoning

1 cup salsa

2 cups cooked rice

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup fresh or frozen corn

1 cup shredded Mexican cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Rinse each pepper. Cut off the top and remove the seeds.

3. Brown the ground beef in large frying pan. Add onions and garlic and saute until beef is cooked. Drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning, salsa, rice, black beans, corn. Stir over medium- low heat until well blended.

4. Fill each pepper ¾ full of beef mixture.

5. Arrange the peppers upright in baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

6. Remove from oven and add cheese to each pepper. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes.

7. Enjoy immediately.

Hint: If you have more filling left over you can use it for lunch the next day. I usually roll it up into a tortilla for a quick burrito for lunch.


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