ingredients
for 6 peppers
- 6 large bell peppers, or 8 medium, ensure they have a flat base so they will stand up when cooking
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 can black bean, drained
- 1 cup brown rice, cooked
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 jar chunky salsa, medium
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix, 1 packet, or make your own
- 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese, or mexican blend cheese
- guacamole, to garnish, optional
- sour cream, to garnish, optional
MAKE YOUR OWN TACO SEASON
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Preparation
- Cut off the top and remove the seeds from each pepper.
- Place in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 350˚F (175˚C).
- While the Peppers are roasting - heat oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add ground beef and season with entire taco seasoning packet. Allow beef to brown on all sides.
- NOTE: If you made your own taco seasoning, you'll want to add 2 tablespoons. The ingredients above will make more than this recipe requires.
- Add diced onion - continuing to cook until softened.
- Reduce heat to Medium. Mix in the black beans, brown rice, corn, and salsa.
- Add in 1 cup (100g) of cheese and stir until incorporated and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from heat.
- Remove peppers from oven and fill each with the taco mixture. Top with additional cheese.
- Return to the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Top each pepper with a generous scoop of guacamole and sour cream. Top with additional cheese.
- Enjoy!