Southwest Stuffed Peppers

 
Southwest Stuffed Peppers
6-8 - Sweet Red Peppers
2 Tablespoons-Divided - Olive Oil
1 - Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped
1 Tablespoon - Garlic, Minced
1 Pound - Ground Turkey or Ground Beef
1 Envelope - Mild Taco Seasoning
1 Teaspoon - Salt
1/4 Teaspoon - Black Pepper
1 Teaspoon - Dried Ground Cumin
2 Cups - Cooked Brown Rice
1 (15 Ounce) - Can Petite Dice Tomatoes, Drained
1 (7 Ounces) - Can Corn, Drained
1 (7 Ounces) - Can Ortega Chilies
1 (15 Ounce) - Can Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed
1/2 Cup - Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 Cup - Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1 1/2 Cup - Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and ribs. Coat peppers with cooking spray (Pam) inside and out.  Place into a baking dish that has been sprayed with Pam as well. Set aside.
2. In a large saute pan, over medium  heat, cook the onion is 1-2 tablespoons of oil until soft.  Add garlic, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook 3-5 minutes.
3. Increase heat to medium and add ground beef.  Cook until there is no longer any pink in beef.  Stir in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, cumin, brown rice, diced tomatoes, corn, ortega green chilies, beans, sour cream, and cilantro.
4. Fill peppers with filling.  Bake about 45-50 minutes or until the peppers are soft.  Remove from oven and top peppers with cheddar.  Return to oven and cook until cheese is nicely melted.

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