Halloween Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
These Halloween Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers are a fun treat during the Halloween season, with ground beef, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cauliflower rice stuffed into a bell pepper with a spooky face.
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
- 4 orange bell peppers
- 1/2 pound (454 g) lean ground beef or turkey or chicken
- 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
- 8 ounces (227 g) mushrooms chopped
- 6 ounce (340 g) bag frozen cauliflower rice
- 10 ounce (284 g) can Rotel or canned tomatoes with green peppers
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
- 8 ounce (227 ml) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon (3 g) Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup (56 g) mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F (204° C).
- Using a sharp knife, cut the top off of each bell pepper. Set tops aside. Remove seeds and membranes.
- Use a paring knife to cut a jack-o-lantern face into each pepper. Save the pieces you cut off and chop them to use later.
- Place the peppers in a baking dish with their tops on. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven.
- In a skillet, over medium high heat, add the ground beef, onions, and leftover chopped bell pepper. Saute until the meat is almost cooked through. Add the mushrooms and frozen cauliflower. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the Rotel, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, chili powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
- Fill the cooked peppers with the filling. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Place the stuffed peppers back in the oven without the tops until the cheese is melted and the peppers are warm through, about 10 minutes.
Notes
- If peppers don’t stand upright, use the knife to slice a small amount from the bottom to flatten the surface.
- If you peppers are large or have thick sides you might consider cooking them for 30-35 minutes. It comes down to personal preference. If you like your stuffed peppers to be soft then cook a little longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1105mg | Potassium: 1179mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 4453IU | Vitamin C: 184mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 4mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.