Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers 🎃🌮 Recipe in description

Ingredients

• 4 each Bell Peppers (large, any color; tops removed and seeds discarded)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean)
• 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend)
• 1 cup Cooked Rice (white or brown, cooked and cooled)
• 0.5 cup Salsa (mild or medium, your choice)
• 0.25 cup Sour Cream (full‑fat)
• 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (divided: 1 cup for filling, 0.5 cup for topping)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for sautéing the beef)

Instructions

1. Prepare Peppers

   Slice off the tops of the bell peppers, remove seeds and membranes, and carve jack‑o‑lantern faces using a small knife.

   Time: PT10M

2. Brown Ground Beef

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, break it up, and cook until no longer pink, about 8‑10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

3. Mix Filling

   Stir in taco seasoning, cooked rice, salsa, sour cream, and 1 cup shredded cheese into the skillet; mix until well combined.

   Time: PT5M

4. Stuff Peppers

   Spoon the filling into each carved pepper, leaving a little space at the top, then place the pepper tops back on.

   Time: PT5M

5. Bake Peppers

   Arrange peppers on a baking sheet, sprinkle remaining 0.5 cup cheese over the tops, and bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 30 minutes, or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and golden.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 375°F

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

15g

Fiber

2g