Description
These festive jack o lantern stuffed peppers are carved with spooky faces and filled with a Tex-Mex mix of beef, rice, beans, and corn. A fun and hearty Halloween dinner idea!
Ingredients
4 large orange bell peppers
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 cup tomato sauce or salsa
1 packet taco seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sour cream and shredded cheese, for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice tops off peppers, remove seeds and membranes, and carve jack o lantern faces into the sides.
In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in taco seasoning, rice, beans, corn, and tomato sauce. Simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Place peppers upright in a baking dish. Fill with beef mixture. Replace tops if desired.
Cover with foil and bake 25–30 minutes, until peppers are tender but still hold their shape.
Serve hot with sour cream and shredded cheese.
Notes
Choose sturdy peppers that can stand upright for best results.
Make vegetarian by replacing beef with extra beans or diced veggies.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
