2. Prepare the bell peppers by cutting off the top ½ inch or so (you can cut up any excess bell pepper and add it in with the rice mixture if you want)
b. Use paring knife to carefully cut out the pith (the white part); discard
3. Take your hollowed out bell peppers and rub all over with olive oil
4. Set in a casserole dish and then place in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are firm, but tender
6. Add the Butcher's Blend ground beef and move around pan until fully cooked; drain excess grease
7. Add onion, garlic, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
8. Move around until onion becomes soft; about 1-2 minutes
9. Add green chiles, salsa, rice, broth, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and kosher salt; stir to combine
10. Bring to a simmer and then cover and let cook 15-20 minutes or until rice is fully cooked and tender
11. Add black beans and corn; stir to combine
12. Remove bell peppers from oven and carefully fill with the rice mixture
13. Topped with shredded cheese
14. Place in the oven until cheese in melted, about 10-15 minutes
15. Remove and serve immediately; garnish with sour cream (regular or dairy-free) and fresh chopped cilantro
Notes
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Make Ahead: feel free to make ahead up until Step 12 and then cover with foil and place in the fridge. When you are ready, bake for approximately 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until they are warmed through.
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Slow Cooker: if you wanted to make these in the slow cooker you could follow direction above until Step 12 (skip precooking the peppers in the oven). Spray the inside of your slow cooker with olive oil. Place the stuffed peppers inside. Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
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