Chili Stuffed Bell Peppers

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 medium green peppers
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
• 2 place peppers in a large kettle and cover with water. bring to a boil; cook until crisp-tender; about 3 minutes. drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
• 3 in a large skillet; cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
• 4 add beans, tomatoes, chili powder, salt if desired, pepper and cayenne. bring to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• 6 spoon meat mixture into peppers; place in an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish. cover and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
• 7 sprinkle with cheese.