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Turn dinner into a fun and festive moment with these adorable (and delicious) stuffed peppers carved with faces! While they’re perfect for Halloween, you can carve smiley or silly faces into peppers any time this fall to make dinner fun for kids — and pretty irresistible for adults, too.
This cozy recipe is simple, satisfying, and family-friendly. Perfect for fall dinners, parties, or just getting your little ones excited about eating their veggies!
🛠️ Tools You’ll Need:
Paring knife (for carving pepper faces)
Large mixing bowl
Baking dish
Aluminum foil
Oven (preheated to 400°F)
📝 Ingredients:
4 large orange bell peppers
1 lb ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
⅓ cup sliced green onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp melted salted butter
2 Tbsp ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups seasoned tomato sauce, warmed
🥄 Prep List:
Carve faces into 4 orange bell peppers
Cut out tops and remove seeds/membranes
Mix filling: cooked rice, ground beef, cheese, garlic, green onion, ketchup, Worcestershire, melted butter, and seasonings
Stuff peppers and cover with tops
Bake covered for 1 hour, then uncovered for 10–15 more minutes
Serve with warm tomato sauce
💡 Pro Tips:
Make-ahead friendly: Just reheat in the oven
Swap in turkey or lentils for a lighter version
Use colored peppers for variety (orange, red, yellow)
👩🍳 These aren't just Halloween treats! You can carve happy or silly faces into bell peppers all autumn long to make weeknight dinners exciting. 🎉 Whether it’s a spooky October meal or a cozy November dinner, this dish delivers comfort, nutrition, and big smiles.
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