Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Taco Stuffed Peppers

Yield: 4

Author: JessicaLeighWellness

These spicy stuffed bell peppers are the perfect make ahead dinner idea that's both flavorful and quick for those busy weeknights!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef 85/15 blend
• 1/2 packet of taco seasoning
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
• 2 cups water ( for rice)
• 3 bell peppers
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F
2. Cut your bell peppers in half and take out the insides and place in a baking dish. Drizzle the tops with olive oil and bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
3. In a small saucepan add your rinsed and drained cup of rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
4. In a pan brown your ground beef until cooked through with salt and black pepper.
5. Add 3/4 cup of water and the taco seasoning to your ground beef and mix together. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat again to a simmer.
6. Add in your drained black beans and 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
7. Once rice is cooked combine with the beef mixture.
8. Add mixture to the bell peppers filling them all the way to the tops.
9. Sprinkle the tops of the bell peppers with the remaining cheddar cheese and place in the oven at 375 for 10 minutes.