Tex-Mex Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 2 Bell peppers
• 250 g Ground beef (or turkey)
• 1/2 cup Cooked rice
• 1/2 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp Taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup Diced tomatoes (canned), drained
• 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tsp Olive oil(optional)
• to taste Salt(optional)
• to taste Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place peppers cut-side up on a baking dish and lightly drizzle with olive oil (optional).

2. 2

   In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned; season with taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, and cooked rice until heated through.

3. 3

   Spoon the filling into the bell pepper halves. Bake for 30 minutes, until peppers are tender and filling is hot.

4. 4

   Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top and bake 5 minutes more, until melted and lightly browned. Serve hot.