Description
Stuffed peppers filled with a hearty mixture of ground meat, beans, rice, and spices, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers by cutting the tops off and removing the seeds.
- Cook the ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Mix together the cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Add shredded cheese on top if desired.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
You can customize the filling based on your preferences. For a vegetarian option, use more beans or add vegetables.