Ingredients

  • 4 large red, yellow or green bell peppers
  • 1/2 lb. extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 oz.) can tomato puree
  • 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies (undrained; optional)

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Cut peppers lengthwise in half.
  • Remove seeds and membranes.
  • Place peppers, cut side up, in rectangular baking dish (13 x 9 x 2-inch).
  • Cook ground beef and onion in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown.
  • Drain.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Divide beef mixture evenly among peppers.
  • Cover and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
  • Yields 4 servings (2 pepper halves each).