Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Because they are made with seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and cheese, these Mexican stuffed peppers are a hearty and tasty meal. They make a tasty dinner that the whole family will love!

Ingredients:

• 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C

In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned

Drain excess fat

In a large bowl, mix together the cooked ground beef, cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

Fill each bell pepper half with the beef and rice mixture, packing it down gently

Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender

Remove the foil and sprinkle additional cheese on top of each stuffed pepper, if desired

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving