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Make Jack-o’-Lantern Taco Stuffed Peppers for Halloween Fun!

Make Jack-o’-Lantern Taco Stuffed Peppers for a Spooky-Cute Snack Board

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Delicious taco stuffed peppers shaped like Jack-o’-lanterns, perfect for a spooky-cute snack board this Halloween.

Ingredients

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  • 4 orange bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the orange bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  3. Using a knife, carve Jack-o’-lantern faces into the peppers.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the ground beef or turkey until browned.
  5. Add the taco seasoning, cooked rice, black beans, corn, and salsa to the skillet. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Stuff the mixture into the carved peppers and place them upright in a baking dish.
  7. Top each pepper with shredded cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite taco ingredients.
  • These can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
  • Serve with additional salsa or guacamole on the side.

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