Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
Festive stuffed peppers carved like jack-o’-lanterns, filled with a savory mixture of beef, rice, and spices, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large orange bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Spices (Italian seasoning, salt, pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the peppers and scoop out the insides. Carve jack-o’-lantern faces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Season with spices.
- Stir in the cooked rice and tomato sauce until combined and heated through.
- Fill each pepper with the beef-rice mixture and top with cheese.
- Bake the peppers in a dish with water at the bottom for steam. Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
These stuffed peppers can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake. They freeze well too!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, Halloween recipe, fall recipes, jack-o'-lantern, comfort food
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