Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

Get into the Halloween spirit with these adorable and delicious Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers! They are the perfect festive dish to serve at your next spooky gathering.

Ingredients:

• 4 orange bell peppers
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup black beans
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Shredded cheddar cheese for topping
• Optional garnishes: sour cream, chopped cilantro

Instructions:

• 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
• 2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
• 3. Add cooked rice, black beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet with the beef. Mix well.
• 4. Spoon the beef mixture into the hollowed-out bell peppers.
• 5. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
• 6. Remove from oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each pepper. Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• 7. Serve hot with optional garnishes like sour cream and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 350
Protein: 20g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fat: 17g
Fiber: 6g

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