Jack O Lantern

Add a touch of spooky fun to your dinner table with these festive Jack O' Lantern Stuffed Peppers! This creative and delicious recipe features tender orange bell peppers carved with playful Jack O' Lantern faces and filled with a flavorful mix of seasoned ground beef, hearty cooked white rice, and a rich tomato sauce blend. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, these savory stuffed peppers are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Perfect for Halloween parties or fall gatherings, this dish combines easy preparation with a dash of whimsy, making it a crowd-pleasing recipe for all ages. Bake up these adorable and satisfying stuffed peppers in under an hour for a festive, family-friendly meal! Keywords: Jack O' Lantern stuffed peppers, Halloween dinner recipe, festive stuffed bell peppers, easy fall recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Orange bell peppers
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 cup Cooked white rice
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 small (diced) Onion
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the tops off of the orange bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set the tops aside. If desired, use a small paring knife to carve Jack O' Lantern faces into the peppers.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 5

Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano. Let the mixture heat through for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat.

Step 6

Stir half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the beef and rice mixture until well combined.

Step 7

Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed pepper and place their tops back on.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the peppers cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your spooky, delicious Jack O' Lantern stuffed peppers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1118.2 grams (1118.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1928

Total Fat 135.50g	174%
Saturated Fat 59.20g	296%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 422mg	141%
Sodium 4101mg	178%
Total Carbohydrate 72.10g	26%
Dietary Fiber 5.20g	19%
Total Sugars 10.50g
Protein 113.10g	226%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 932mg	72%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 1393mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.2%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 14.7%