Stuffed Jack-O'-Lantern Bell Peppers

Stuffed Jack-O'-Lantern Bell Peppers
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    624

Embrace the spirit of the season with these playful Stuffed Jack-O'-Lantern Bell Peppers! A delightful twist on a classic comfort food, these peppers are carved with spooky faces and filled with a savory, bread-enriched beef mixture that will bewitch your taste buds.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    23 g
  • Cholesterol
    78 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    752 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x17-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, egg, bread cubes, chopped onion, diced tomato, minced garlic, chili sauce, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Wash the bell peppers thoroughly. With a sharp paring knife, carefully carve jack-o'-lantern faces into the peppers, creating triangle eyes and noses, and playfully pointy-toothed smiles. Slice off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds and cores. Lightly stuff each pepper with the prepared beef mixture. (20 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Place the stuffed peppers into the prepared baking dish, arranging them so they lean against each other for support. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the stuffing is thoroughly cooked and deliciously juicy, approximately 1 hour. Check for doneness by piercing a pepper with a fork; it should yield easily. (60 minutes)

For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based ground or a mixture of cooked lentils and finely chopped vegetables.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses! A sprinkle of shredded cheddar or mozzarella over the peppers during the last 15 minutes of baking adds a wonderfully cheesy element.
To prevent the bread from becoming soggy, lightly toast the bread cubes before adding them to the beef mixture.
If you like a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the beef stuffing.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 208 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Derek Nikolaushomenick

    The peppers were a little bland for my taste, so I added some extra chili powder and cumin to the stuffing.

  • Milford Hopperaynor

    These were a hit at our Halloween party! The whole wheat bread added a nice texture to the stuffing.

  • Otilia Weber

    These looked so cute on my dinner table! A perfect dish for Halloween.

  • Nils Green

    My kids loved helping me carve the faces into the peppers. It was a fun and delicious family activity.

  • Kylie Schultz

    I found that the peppers were a little too soft after baking for an hour. Next time, I'll reduce the baking time by 15 minutes.

  • Florine Fadel

    This recipe is so versatile! I've made it with different kinds of meat and vegetables, and it always turns out great.

  • Korey Greenfelder

    I substituted the ground beef with Italian sausage, and it was amazing!

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