Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers (Printer-Friendly Version)
Carved orange bell peppers packed with a savory beef filling baked until tender and flavorful.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
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6 orange bell peppers
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 small tomato, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Protein & Dairy
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454 grams ground beef
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1 large egg
→ Breads & Sauces
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4 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
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120 milliliters chili sauce
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60 milliliters yellow mustard
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45 milliliters Worcestershire sauce
→ Seasonings
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1.25 milliliters salt
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1.25 milliliters black pepper
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C and lightly grease a baking dish approximately 28x43 cm.
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In a large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, cubed bread, chopped onion, diced tomato, minced garlic, chili sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine without overworking the meat.
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Wash the bell peppers thoroughly. Using a paring knife, carve jack-o’-lantern faces with triangular eyes and noses and jagged smiles. Slice off the tops and remove seeds and cores carefully.
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Fill each pepper loosely with the beef mixture. Arrange them upright close together in the prepared baking dish to help them stand securely.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling reaches an internal temperature of 71°C.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For a gluten-free alternative, substitute whole wheat bread with gluten-free bread or omit it and add cooked rice or oats as a binder.