Spooky Stuffed Peppers with Rice and Beef
Spooky stuffed peppers with rice and beef are a festive and delicious addition to your Halloween menu or any family dinner. These vibrant bell peppers, carved into playful jack-o’-lanterns, are filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and aromatic spices. Not only do they captivate the eye, but each bite delivers a delightful burst of flavor that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and fun to customize, these stuffed peppers promise to be a hit at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (orange, yellow, or red)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Optionally carve faces into them.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the filling and place upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, add cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg