Carne / Beef
Stuffed Peppers Southwest Style
6 large peppers-green,red,yellow or a combination of the above 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey 1/2 cup chopped onion 1-16oz can of tomatoes, cut up, but undrained 1 cup spanish rice,un-cooked 1 pkg. taco seasoning 1/2 cup water 1 tsp salt dash ground black pepper 1 cup shredded Jack/Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded Jack/Cheddar cheese (to melt on top)-optional Cut tops from green peppers, discard seeds and membranes. Chop enough of the tops to make 1/4 cup and set aside. Cook the whole green peppers, uncovered, in boiling water for 5 minutes. Turn peppers over to drain well. In a skillet cook meat, taco seasoning, onion and 1/4 cup chopped green pepper until meat is brown and vegetables tender. Drain off the fat. Add tomatoes,rice, water, salt,and pepper. Bring to a boil,then reduce heat and cover and simmer 15-18 minutes (or until rice is tender). Stir in cheese. Stuff peppers with mixture. Place in a 10x6x2 baking dish. Bake,covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. (Optional) Top with additional cheese. Bake,uncovered just until cheese melts.
