JACK-O'-LANTERN STUFFED PEPPERS

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Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 cup small elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
One 14-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
6 orange bell peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and hold until the meat mixture is ready.
  • In a cast-iron pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sweat until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 minute. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper and cook until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cream and cook until the mixture is reduced, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the cheese and stir until well incorporated. Stir in the cooked macaroni and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut each pepper around the stem and remove to create a lid. Remove the seeds and, if the peppers do not sit flat, trim the bottoms slightly; just be careful not to cut a hole in the bottom of the peppers. Using the tip of a small serrated knife, cut a face like a jack-o'-lantern into the side of each pepper.
  • Fill the peppers with the beef mixture and put on a baking sheet with the lids on the side. Bake until the peppers are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.

LUYINDA ALVIN
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I wish the recipe had included instructions for making the Jack-O-Lantern faces.


Shakhina Akhter
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I had some trouble finding the right size bell peppers, but I eventually found some that worked.


Sh Tayyab
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These peppers were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Craig Cooper
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili powder from the recipe. It was still delicious!


Junior Damas
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I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great.


Abdi Jibaar
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These peppers were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so cute and delicious.


Mr Romeo 1133
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I'm not a huge fan of bell peppers, but these were really good. The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


Hamza safeer
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These peppers were so festive and fun to make. They were also delicious!


lauren frost
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These were a fun and easy Halloween dinner. My kids loved them!


Anit shahi Sukirya
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Cute and delicious! Will make again.


Binayak Thapa
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These were so good! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still amazing. Definitely a keeper recipe.


Natalie Kesse
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I made these peppers for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the unique presentation and the delicious filling.


Zar Alitao
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and turned out so cute! My kids loved them.


Manzoor Hussain
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These peppers were a hit at my Halloween party! Everyone loved the presentation, and they tasted even better than they looked. I will definitely be making them again next year.


Danish Adeel (Danish)
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My family loved these Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppers! They were so cute and festive, and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.