Jack-o’-lantern stuffed peppers

Looking for a cute, fun and tasty Halloween dinner? Look no further! Fun and easy to make, this taco bowl/stuffed pepper fusion takes taco night to a whole new level. This is a great way to introduce a healthy and delicious dinner to Halloween night without taking away the fun of the season. It’s also a great meal to make with friends or family; you can even make it a competition to see who can make the cutest, scariest or funniest jack-o’-lantern!

What you’ll need (serves 2): 

• Olive oil (about 1-2 tbsp) 
• 1 onion 
• 2 orange bell peppers 
• ⅔ cup of rice 
• ½ lb of ground beef 
• Taco seasoning 
• Sour cream 
• Avocado 
• Salsa 
• Shredded cheddar cheese 
• Tortilla chips

1. Slice your onion. Cover the bottom of the pan in olive oil. On medium high heat, add onions to the pan and cover with lid, stirring occasionally for 10 to 20 minutes or until soft and browning. 

2. Add ⅔ cup of rice to a pot with 1 ⅓ cups of water on high. Once the rice reaches a boil, stir and turn to a simmer until fluffy. 

3. Meanwhile, add the ground beef to another pan and cook until brown all the way through. Add taco seasoning according to instructions on the package. 

4. While the onions, rice and ground beef cook, prepare the bell peppers. Cut a circle around the stem wide enough to cut the core out of the pepper. Once you have removed the core and seeds, get creative and carve your jack-o-lantern! 

5. In a bowl, mix cooked rice, ground beef and onions. Add salsa, sour cream, avocado and shredded cheddar cheese to taste. Scoop mixture into your pepper and rest the stuffed pepper on top of the leftover mixture. Top with crushed tortilla chips.