Chef Shayna: Stuffed Bell Peppers

Chef Shayna Stuffed Bell Peppers

-6 Bell Peppers

-1 lb ground beef

-1 can black beans

-1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice and/or quinoa

-1 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

-1 Can diced tomatoes with Green Chilies

-1 tsp cumin

-1/2 tsp chili powder

-Salt & Pepper

Garnish:

-Sour Cream

-Remaining 1/2 cup cheese

-Fresh cilantro, chopped

5 minute prep time:

Slice off top of bell pepper and remove seeds & membrane.

In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients. The ground beef does not have to be cooked.

Fill each pepper, packing down the mixture.

Place in the slow cooker on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hour.

During the last 30 minutes sprinkle shredded cheese on top & place lid on until cheese melts.

Garnish and serve.

*If you have more time you can cook ground beef and saute onion and garlic in the same pan before mixing together the remaining ingredients.