BY: LUCAS ADAMS
Staff Writer
Ingredients
- 8 Medium Green Bell Peppers
- 1Lb. Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Can of dried tomatoes
- 1 ½ Cups of Water
- 1 Envelope Mexican Style Rice Mix
- 2 cups shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
Instructions
First cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds, Then in a dutch oven, cook the peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, and finally drain and rinse the peppers in cold water and set them aside.
In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, and drain the liquid. Then add the diced tomatoes, water, and rice mix. Then you bring that to a boil and reduce the heat. Put the cover on and let it simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed.
Place ⅓ cup meat rice mixture in each pepper, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheese on them, and then top with the remaining meat rice mixture. Place in a greased 13×9 baking dish and bake at 375* for 25 minutes, Then take them out of the oven and sprinkle some cheese on them and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes. The cheese should be melted, the peppers tender, and ready for you to enjoy.
