Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
A festive twist on a classic dish, these Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers feature vibrant orange peppers 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 Orange Bell Peppers
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 cup Cooked Rice
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Cheese (shredded)
- Spices (Salt, Pepper, Italian Herbs)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, around 1 minute.
- Stir in the ground beef, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Mix in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, and spices. Let simmer for a few minutes.
- Fold in half of the cheese into the filling.
- Spoon the filling into each pepper, packing it tightly. Top with remaining cheese.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish with half an inch of water, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different fillings or spices to suit your taste. These peppers can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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