Taco Stuffed Peppers

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Slice the bell peppers in half. Spoon out the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers cut side up in a large baking dish.

Step 3

Bake the peppers for 20 minutes until softened.

Step 4

While the peppers are baking, prepare the taco meat. Place the ground beef into a medium size skillet, cook over medium heat while breaking up the meat.

Step 5

Add in the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.

Step 6

Mix in the salt, garlic and onion powders, cumin, chili powder, and oregano.

Step 7

Stir in the Rotel and black beans until the entire mixture is combined.

Step 8

When the bell peppers are done baking, if needed carefully drain out any excess moisture that accumulated in the bottom of them.

Step 9

Spoon the cooked meat mixture into the peppers. Top with grated cheese.

Step 10

Bake the stuffed peppers for 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and serve with additional taco toppings as desired.