Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
A festive dish combining orange bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mix of beef, rice, and spices, perfect for celebrating the fall season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large orange bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers by slicing the tops off and removing the seeds.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Mix in the rice, tomatoes, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper; cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Stuff the peppers with the beef and rice mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes with steam from water in the dish.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different fillings or toppings to personalize the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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