Jack-O'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers – Easy Recipes for a Festive Dinner
These Jack-O'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers are a fun and festive twist on easy recipes—perfect for spooky season dinners!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 orange bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Using a small sharp knife, carefully cut jack-o'-lantern faces into one side of each bell pepper. Slice off the tops and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture. Top with shredded cheese and replace the pepper tops.
- Place stuffed peppers in the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.