1.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it.

2.

Carefully cut the tops off the orange bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes, creating a hollow cavity inside.

3.

Using a small knife, carve jack-o'-lantern faces into one side of each bell pepper, being careful not to cut through completely.

4.

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink, then drain any excess fat.

5.

Combine cooked beef, rice, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.

6.

Fill each carved pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it tightly to ensure even cooking and thorough flavor.

7.

Place the filled peppers upright in the prepared baking dish, arranging them so they are slightly touching each other.

8.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until peppers are tender.

9.

Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each pepper, then bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

10.

Let the stuffed peppers cool slightly before serving, as the filling will be very hot immediately after baking.