Mexican-style Overstuffed Peppers

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Makes 4 servings (½ pepper per serving)
== Ingredients ==
* 10 ounces 93% extra-lean ground beef
* ½ cup finely chopped onion
* 1 can (4 ounces) mild chopped green chilies
* ½ cup frozen corn kernels
* ¼ cup cornmeal
* ½ of 8-ounce can tomato sauce, divided use
* ½ teaspoon ground cumin
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 2 large green bell peppers, split in half lengthwise, seeds and stem removed (about 8 ounces each)
* 2 ounces shredded, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (⅔ cup)
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 375°F.
# Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
# Cook beef until browned.
# Remove skillet from heat and drain beef on paper towels.
# Return beef to skillet.
# Add onion, chilies, corn, cornmeal, ¼ cup tomato sauce, cumin and salt. Mix well.
# Arrange peppers, cut side up, in a 12 x 8-inch baking pan.
# Spoon equal amounts of the beef mixture into each pepper half.
# Spoon remaining ¼ cup tomato sauce evenly over each pepper half. Pepper halves will be very full.
# Bake, uncovered, 35 minutes or until peppers are tender.
# Sprinkle each pepper half with equal amounts of the cheese (cheese does not have to melt).
# Serve immediately or cool and freeze.
# To freeze, place each pepper half in 1-quart freezer resealable plastic food storage bags.
# Release any excess air from bags and seal.
# Freeze bags flat for easier storage and faster thawing.
# To reheat, open the food storage bag and place on a microwave-safe plate.
# Cook on high for 3 to 3½ minutes or until hot.
# Remove from bag and place on plate.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* Cal.: 232 | Cal. from Fat: 32% | Total Fat: 8g | Sat 5g | Carb.: 19g | Protein: 21g | Chol.: 36mg | Sodium: 704mg | Fiber: 4g
* Dietary exchanges: 1 starch | 1 vegetable | 2 meat | ½ fat
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
Category:Mexican Meat Dishes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Chile pepper Recipes
Category:Corn Recipes
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Category:Tomato sauce Recipes
Category:Green bell pepper Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes