Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

  1. 5 bell peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs and seeds removed

  2. 1 tbsp. olive oil

  3. 1/2 lb. 80% lean ground beef

  4. 1/2 medium onion, chopped

  5. 1 garlic clove, minced

  6. 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded to reduce heat if desired, and minced

  7. Kosher salt

  8. 1 tsp. chile powder

  9. 1/4 tsp. ground cumin

  10. 1 c. cooked white rice

  11. 2 large eggs, beaten

  12. 2/3 c. Monterey Jack cheese, divided

  13. 1/3 c. crushed tortilla chips

  14. Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish