Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

shallot, minced

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1 lb

ground chicken or turkey (I used chicken)

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

ground black pepper

1/2 tsp

chipotle chili powder

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp

ground cumin

1/3 cup

olive oil (or vegetable/canola oil)

2 cups

long grain white rice (I used Basmati), uncooked

5 cloves

garlic, minced

onion, roughly chopped

14 1/2 oz

diced tomatoes, with juices

1 tbsp

chili powder

2 cups

vegetable or chicken broth

1/4 tsp

salt, plus more to taste

bell peppers, cleaned and tops cut off

1 1/2 cups

pepperjack cheese (or any other cheese that you prefer)