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Halloween Stuffed Peppers

A festive and flavorful dish perfect for Halloween, featuring colorful bell peppers filled with savory meat, rice, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 4 large bell peppers large, sweet, and firm
  • 1 lb ground meat beef, turkey, or plant-based
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • ½ cup chopped black olives
  • ½ cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Slice tops off peppers and remove seeds to create cavities.
  • Heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ground meat and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Mix in rice, olives, paprika, salt, and pepper; heat for 2 minutes.
  • Stuff peppers with filling, top with cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and bubbly.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Keyword Stuffed Peppers