Ingredients
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1 tablespoon oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
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1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
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salt and pepper, to taste
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2 cups cooked white rice or 2 cups brown rice
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1 cup cooked black beans
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1/2 cup corn
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1 2/3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
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4 -6 green bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
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1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Heat oil in a large skillet, add onion and cook over medium heat until soft.
- Add garlic and beef, cook beef until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a spoon.
- Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine rice, beans and corn.
- Add turkey mixture and 1 cup of cheese, mix to combine.
- Spoon stuffing into pepper halves and place in a baking dish.
- Add 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the dish, cover with foil and bake 30-40 minutes or until peppers are tender.
- Remove foil, top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted.