Halloween Stuffed Peppers

Gather all necessary ingredients before commencing with the recipe.

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius), and lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil.

Utilize a small, sharp knife to carefully carve out the eyes, nose, and mouth from each pepper, making them resemble a jack-o'-lantern. Carefully cut around the seedpods and remove the tops, discarding any seeds from under the stems. Remove the white membrane from the inside of each pepper and gently shake out any remaining seeds. Arrange the peppers in the prepared baking dish.

Combine ground beef, salt, pepper, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, green onions, melted butter, ketchup, Cheddar cheese, and rice in a bowl until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

Fill each pepper with the prepared mixture, distributing it evenly throughout. Cover the peppers with their original tops.

Loosely wrap the baking dish in foil and place it on a sheet pan, positioning it in the center of your oven. Bake for 1 hour.

Remove the foil and continue baking until the peppers are tender and the ground beef is cooked through, requiring an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

Transfer the stuffed peppers to a few tablespoons of warm tomato sauce and serve immediately, with additional sauce on the side for garnish.

Enjoy your delicious creation!