Jack O Lantern Stuffed Peppers
These creations are perfect for your Halloween party!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 485kcal
Ingredients
- 6-8 large bell peppers orange and green
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce undrained
- ¾ cup orzo
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350o F
- Wash peppers. Using a sharp knife cut off the top of each pepper. Set tops aside. Remove seed and membranes from inside peppers. Be sure to clean out all of the seeds. Using a pairing knife cut the faces into each pepper.
- Over medium heat add oil to a large pan or dutch oven. Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
- Next, add ground beef, cook another 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Return pan to stove, add tomatoes, tomato sauce, orzo, chicken stock, and seasonings. Simmer uncovered on low for approximately 10-12 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
- Fill prepared peppers with the ground beef mixture, topping each pepper with additional cheese.
- Place peppers and lids in an oven safe casserole dish. Cover with foil. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until peppers have softened.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 934mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 5674IU | Vitamin C: 220mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 4mg