How to Make Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Jack-o'-lantern stuffed peppers are a fun and festive dish to make for Halloween or any autumn gathering. These spooky yet delicious stuffed bell peppers are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. The peppers are carved to resemble Jack-o'-lanterns and then filled with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, rice, and vegetables.

Making Jack-o'-lantern stuffed peppers is a great way to get into the Halloween spirit and add a touch of whimsy to your dinner table. The process of ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 large orange bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 2 cups seasoned tomato sauce, warmed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 stuffed peppers

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and oil a baking dish with olive oil.
  • Use a small knife to cut eyes, nose, and mouth into the flattest side of each pepper, just like a jack-o'-lantern. Cut around the seedpods and remove the tops, trimming and discarding any seeds from under the stems. Trim the white membrane from the inside of each pepper and shake out any seeds. Place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix together ground beef, salt, pepper, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, green onions, melted butter, ketchup, Cheddar cheese, and rice in a bowl until well combined.
  • Stuff mixture evenly into peppers and cover with the pepper tops.
  • Wrap the baking dish loosely with foil and place on a sheet pan, and bake in the upper center of the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  • Remove the foil and continue baking until peppers are tender and ground beef is cooked through, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  • Place stuffed peppers on a few tablespoons of warm tomato sauce. Serve immediately with more sauce on the side.
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    613 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 141mg
    • Sodium: 1035mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Potassium: 787mg