Ingredients:

  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 cup of ground beef, turkey or chicken flavored with taco seasoning
  • 1 can of black beans
  • Olive oil
  • 1 can of corn
  • ½ cup of shredded mexican blend cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional: 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1 cup shredded lettuce, and 2 tbsp salsa for garnishing

Utensils:

  • Sheet pan
  • Measuring tools
  • A pan
  • Oven mitts
  • Spoon
  • A Strainer
  • A can opener

Preparation:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉
  2. Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds
  3. Place the bell peppers on a baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper and place in the oven to bake for about 10 minutes
  4. Using a strainer drain the liquid from the black beans and corn
  5. Heat a pan on medium/low heat on the stove and add in your meat, black beans, and corn and stir until heated through
  6. Remove the bell peppers from the oven and evenly divide the meat, corn, and bean mixture between the peppers and then top with cheese
  7. Place back in the oven for 15 minutes
  8. After 15 minutes use the oven mitts to remove the peppers and add additional toppings