Southwestern Stuffed Peppers

Another belated post. But a pretty good one I'll admit. I've always like stuffed bell peppers but they never really turned out well for me in the past. I think I finally got it right with this one though. Next time I'll add salt and pepper to the beef mix but other than that they were awesome.

Southwestern Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 egg
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 3-4 green bell peppers
• 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 (15 oz) jar medium salsa
• shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Cook the rice according to the package
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
3. Combine the beef, chopped onion, taco seasoning, salt and pepper, egg, and rice in a large bowl
4. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes
5. Pour the tomatoes on the bottom of a baking dish that has been lined with foil
6. Place peppers on top of the tomatoes, and spoon the beef mixture into the peppers
7. Top each pepper with salsa and bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes
8. Remove from oven, cover each pepper with cheese and return to oven under broiler
9. Broil for 30 seconds or so, until the cheese has melted
10. Serve with additional salsa and sour cream if you would like