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Jack-O'-Lantern Stuffed Bell Peppers for Two

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Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 440
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large orange bell peppers
  • 8 oz lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes, then carve a simple jack-o'-lantern face into the front of each pepper using a small paring knife.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the onion and garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned, about 6 minutes.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, simmering for 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Stir in the cooked rice until well combined.
  7. Stand the carved peppers upright in a baking dish and fill each with the beef and rice mixture.
  8. Top each pepper with shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
  10. Serve hot, carved face out.

Notes

Ground beef, rice, and canned tomatoes are inexpensive pantry staples, so the carved jack-o'-lantern presentation adds visual flair without adding meaningfully to the cost.