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Bean stuffed peppers

Category: potluck

Makes 12 stuffed peppers

4 bacon slices, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 tsp powder)
1 large egg
2 Tbsp sweet (or regular) chili sauce
19 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cooked rice (about 1/3 cup, uncooked)
1 medium tomato, diced
salt, sprinkle
pepper, sprinkle
3 large red (or green) peppers, quartered lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
1/3 cup prepared chicken broth
1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Cook bacon in large frying pan until almost crisp. Discard drippings, reserving about 1 Tbsp in pan.
Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook on medium for 5-10 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened and bacon is crisp.
Beat egg and chili sauce with fork in medium bowl.
Add bacon mixture and next 5 ingredients. Stir.
Spoon bean mixture into each pepper piece. Arrange in single layer in ungreased 9x13 inch pan. Pour broth into pan around pepper pieces. Cover with foil. Bake in 350 F oven for 30-40 minutes until pepper is tender crisp. Remove from oven. Discard foil.
Combine tortilla chips and cheese in a small bowl. Sprinkle over bean mixture in each pepper piece. Bake, uncovered, for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted.


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