Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
A fun and festive recipe for Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers filled with a savory beef and rice mixture, perfect for Halloween or fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 orange bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional spices: cumin, paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the orange peppers, cut off the tops to create ‘lids’, and scoop out the seeds and membranes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, and spices. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each hollowed pepper, packing tightly. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake the stuffed peppers in a baking dish covered with foil for about 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
You can prepare the filling ahead of time, and these stuffed peppers freeze well for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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