Spicy and Flavorful South of the Border Stuffed Peppers

These South of the Border Stuffed Peppers are bursting with flavor and spice. Filled with a mixture of ground beef, rice, black beans, corn, and Mexican spices, these peppers are a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers, any color
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
4. Add the cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet with the beef. Stir to combine.
5. Fill each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture.
6. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
7. Bake for 25 minutes.
8. Remove the foil, top each pepper with shredded cheese, and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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