Black Beans & Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell Pepper stuffed with Beef and Black BeansPhoto byM Henderson

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
• 1-15 oz. can black beans, drained
• 6 bell peppers, seeded and halved
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Cajun/Creole seasoning or salt & pepper to taste
• Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Parboil bell pepper halves. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
3. Brown ground beef or turkey.
4. Add minced garlic and chopped bell pepper and continue to cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Mix in black beans and seasonings, and heat through.
6. Remove the meat/bean mixture from heat and let cool enough to handle.
7. Place bell pepper halves in a 14" x 10" rectangular baking pan and fill each one with mixture.
8. Top the filled peppers with a slice or small mound of cheddar cheese.
9. Bake for 15 minutes.