Stuffed Anaheim Peppers

Stuffed Anaheim Peppers with ground beef and cheese are a Mexican flavoured dish with just a little hint of heat.

Ingridients:

• 4 Anaheim peppers (halved lengthwise, cored and seeded)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chunky salsa (mild)
• 2 tablespoons chilli powder (mild)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
• cilantro (or parsley chopped)
• lime wedges (for serving)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, or, lightly spray with cooking spray. Arrange pepper halves, cut side up, on baking sheet.
3. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add ground beef and brown, stirring until no longer pink.
6. Stir in salsa, chilli powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, combining well.
7. Fill each pepper half with the meat mixture, dividing evenly.
8. Distribute cheese evenly over each pepper.
9. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until peppers are softened.
10. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve with lime wedges.