Description
Colorful bell peppers stuffed with a savory ground beef and orzo mixture, topped with melted cheese for a festive Halloween meal.
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
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Wash peppers. Cut off the top of each pepper and remove seeds and membranes. Carve faces into each pepper.
3. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
4. Add ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
5. Return pan to stove. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, orzo, chicken stock, and seasonings. Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes.
6. Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
7. Fill peppers with the beef mixture and top with remaining cheese.
8. Place peppers and lids in an oven-safe dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until peppers soften.
Notes
Use any color bell peppers for variety.
Substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter option.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 55mg