Taco Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 4 medium bell peppers
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups hot salsa
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or taco-blend cheese
• 1 tablespoon Mexican chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet, cook beef and onions until beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent. Stir in Mexican chili powder, cayenne pepper and paprika. Add the black beans and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove stems and seeds.
4. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add peppers to boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
5. Place bell peppers hollowed-out side up on an ungreased 13'x9' baking dish. Fill peppers with 1/2 cup meat mixture.
6. Cover dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
7. Top with diced tomatoes and cheese. Put back into oven for another 5 minutes.
8. Serve with sour cream. Enjoy!