Description
Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers are a whimsical and delicious addition to your Halloween festivities. These vibrant orange peppers, carved like jack-o’-lanterns, are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices, making them both visually appealing and mouthwatering. Perfect for gatherings, they bring a festive spirit while satisfying everyone’s taste buds. Easy to prepare and customizable for dietary preferences, these stuffed peppers are sure to be the star of your party!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium orange bell peppers
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice tops off the peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until golden. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in ground meat, cooking until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and desired spices.
- Mix in cooked rice and tomato sauce until combined; the mixture should be moist.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the filling and place upright in a baking dish with a splash of water.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg