Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
Celebrate Halloween with these fun and nutritious stuffed peppers, cleverly designed to resemble jack-o’-lanterns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized bell peppers (orange or yellow)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: a pinch of chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the peppers by cutting the tops off and carving faces into them. Remove seeds and membranes.
- Cook the ground beef and onion in a skillet until beef is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined and heated through.
- Stuff the carved bell peppers with the beef and rice mixture, packing it in gently.
- Top with shredded cheese over each stuffed pepper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy your spooky meal!
Notes
Choose fresh peppers for the best flavor. Adjust seasonings to taste and test for doneness by checking tenderness.