Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers

(this recipe courtesy of Carrie Harrison, a dear friend)

Ingredients:

1 onion, diced

3 tbsp. canola oil

1 lb Ground beef, turkey, or chicken

1 can petite diced tomatoes

1 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 ts sea salt

1 can ranch style beans

1 c instant rice

1/2 c sliced mushrooms

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 c mexican cheese

1.  Preheat oven to 350. 

2. Cook Rice

3. Brown ground meat with the vegetables in a large skillet on medium heat

4. Slice the tops off of 8 large Bell Peppers and place upright in a greased pan (I used a 13x9 pan)

5. Mix the rice with the ground beef in the skillet.

6. Stuff the peppers with the beef and rice mixture.  (Stuff them well!) Top with shredded cheese.

7. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

8. Top with Fat-free sour cream or salsa and serve