Ground Beef Halloween Stuffed Peppers
Ground Beef Halloween Stuffed Peppers are a festive and delicious way to celebrate the season. These vibrant bell peppers are filled with a hearty mixture of seasoned ground beef, rice, and spices, topped with melted cheese for an unforgettable flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (orange, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Mix in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Slice the tops off each bell pepper and remove seeds. Fill each pepper generously with the meat-rice mixture.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg