Stuffed Red Peppers with Salsa Recipe

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A hearty, easy to prepare entrée.

Stuffed Red Peppers with Salsa Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook the rice.
Slice the peppers lengthwise and remove the stem, seeds and membrane. In a microwave safe container, blanche the peppers by placing each half of pepper cut side up in a single layer on the bottom of the container. Add 1/8 cup of water to bottom of container and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, covered.
Brown the ground beef with onions and garlic until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain off any excess drippings from the meat. Add corn and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat mixture, rice, cilantro, spices and salsa; blend thoroughly. Fill each pepper half with the mixture and top with shredded cheese.
Bake at 350º degrees for 25 minutes.
Just before serving, add extra salsa on top of the cheese if desired.

Container: large baking dish or cookie sheet with sides

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serving Size: 1 piece

Servings: 8

Enter desired servings:

Ingredients

-		1 pound lean ground beef
-		2 cups cooked rice (brown)
-		1 large onion, chopped
-		15 ounces corn, drained
-		1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
-		2 cloves garlic, minced
-		15 ounces salsa, thick and chunky
-		4 red bell peppers, large
-		4 ounces shredded cheese for garnish
		chili powder to taste
		ground cumin to taste
		salt and pepper to taste
		salsa for garnish

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