Description
Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers are a whimsical and delicious addition to your Halloween festivities. These vibrant orange bell peppers, carved to resemble cheerful jack-o’-lanterns, are filled with a savory blend of ground meat, rice, and spices. Baked to perfection, they offer a delightful mix of flavors that will impress your guests and bring smiles to the dinner table. Perfect for parties or cozy family dinners, this recipe is both fun and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium orange bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add ground beef (or turkey) and cook until browned.
- Mix in cooked rice and tomato sauce until well combined.
- Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika; stir until heated through.
- Fill each pepper with the mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Place upright in a baking dish with a bit of water; bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg