Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
A fun and festive dish for Halloween, vibrant orange bell peppers carved into jack-o’-lanterns and filled with a hearty mixture of ground beef, rice, and seasonings.
- 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
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Optional spices (garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prep the peppers by washing and slicing off the tops; scoop out the seeds.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper until browned.
- Mix the cooked rice into the beef mixture, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Fill the hollowed peppers with the beef and rice mixture, packing them in well.
- Bake the stuffed peppers covered with foil for 25 minutes.
- Finish baking uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until they are golden.
- Serve the peppers warm with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Use firm bell peppers without nicks or soft spots for the best results. You can create spooky faces while carving the peppers for a fun touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Halloween, stuffed peppers, jack-o'-lantern, festive recipe, autumn
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