How to Make Stuffed Peppers

* 6 green bell peppers

* 1 pound ground beef

* 1/2 cup chopped onion

* 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

* 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

* 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

* 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained

* 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

* Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs.

3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper over medium heat.

4. Drain the grease from the skillet.

5. Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese to the skillet and stir to combine.

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Stuff the peppers with the beef mixture.

8. Place the peppers in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.

9. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Tips

* To make the peppers ahead of time, cook them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store the peppers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the peppers in the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.

* You can use any type of ground meat you like in this recipe. Ground turkey or chicken would be a healthier option than ground beef.

* If you don't have any fresh cilantro on hand, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of dried cilantro instead.

* Stuffed peppers are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. You can add any type of vegetables you like to the beef mixture, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini.