Description
Spooky bell peppers are a fun and festive dish perfect for Halloween gatherings. These vibrant orange and green peppers, carved into whimsical jack-o-lanterns, are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, cheese, and spices. Not only do they add a playful touch to your table, but they’re also nutritious and customizable to suit any taste. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, these spooky treats will delight kids and adults alike at your next autumn celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (2 orange, 2 green)
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the meat-rice mixture; press down gently.
- Top with shredded cheese and place in a baking dish. Cover loosely with foil.
- Bake for about 30 minutes; remove foil during the last 10 minutes for melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg