Make-Ahead Halloween Stuffed Peppers
To make Halloween a little healthier, try making these stuffed bell peppers before sending the kids out trick-or-treating. These can be very charming to creepy depending on what kind of face is carved into them, just like Jack-o-lanterns. You can also create a filling station with different proteins, veggies, and cheeses for filling. The peppers can be cut, wrapped, and stored in the fridge ahead of time.
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
1 hour
Serves
4 peppers
Ingredients
- 4 orange bell peppers
- 1 lb ground meat (pork, beef, turkey, or a mix)
- optional add-ins as desired
- 1 small onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- olive oil
Preparations
1
Start by chopping the tops off of each bell pepper. Clean the seeds and ribs from the inside of the peppers.
2
Using a small paring knife or a clean x-acto blade, cut a jack-o-lantern face to the front of each pepper.
3
Add 2 tbs of olive oil, onion and garlic to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
4
Add the ground meat, and cook until the meat is no longer pink.
5
Add in any optional add-ins.
6
Spoon the cooked meat filling into each pepper.
7
Option to wrap the peppers with stretch-tite and store in the refrigerator until they are ready for baking.
8
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until peppers are done.
