tex-mex unstuffed bell peppers

Ingredients For tex-mex unstuffed bell peppers

• 2 Tbsp

  vegetable oil
• 1 md

  onion, diced
• 6 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1 c

  rice
• 4 md

  bell peppers, i use a combo of green bell & poblano
• 1 lb

  ground beef, cooked
• 1 can

  (28 ounce) black beans, rinsed & drained
• 1 can

  (15 ounce) diced tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp

  oregano
• 1 Tbsp

  salt
• 1 tsp

  ground cumin
• 1 tsp

  ground black pepper
• 1 md

  jalapeno pepper, minced, to taste (optional)
• 2 c

  shredded monterey jack cheese, pepperjack cheese, cheddar cheese (or a combination)