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Orange bell peppers carved like Jack-O-Lanterns filled with hearty stuffing for Halloween Dinner Ideas. 26

Stuffed Jack-O-Lantern Peppers for Spooky Halloween Dinner Ideas


  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 peppers 1x

Description

Carved orange bell peppers filled with a savory meat and rice mixture, baked until tender and topped with melted cheese for a fun and festive Halloween dinner or party dish.


Ingredients

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  • 6 orange bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • parsley for garnish

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

    2. Cut the tops off each bell pepper and remove seeds and membranes, reserving the tops as lids.

    3. Carve faces into each pepper using a small sharp knife.

    4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion, zucchini, and garlic until softened.

    5. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

    6. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes until well combined.

    7. Spoon the filling into each carved pepper and top with shredded cheddar cheese.

    8. Place the pepper lids back on and arrange peppers upright in a lightly oiled baking dish with a splash of water in the bottom.

    9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.

    10. Garnish with parsley before serving.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 pepper

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