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Jack-o'-Lantern Taco Stuffed Peppers

Est. Cost: $25.98 | $6.50 per person

Estimated cost based on featured sale items only. Does not include common pantry staples (oil, salt, spices, etc.).

MexicanMediumPrep: 20 minCook: 25 minServes: 4

A playful Halloween-week dinner — bell peppers carved into jack-o'-lantern faces and stuffed with seasoned taco beef and melty cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb Ground Beef (from 5 lb chub) (On Sale: $19.99)

  • 4 Bell Peppers, tops cut off and carved with jack-o'-lantern faces (On Sale: 10/$10)

  • 1 packet Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (On Sale: 10/$10)

  • 8 oz Bowl & Basket Shredded Cheese (On Sale: $3.99)

  • 1/4 cup water

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut tops off bell peppers and carve small triangle eyes and a jagged mouth into each to look like jack-o'-lanterns; remove seeds.

Step 2: Brown ground beef in a skillet; drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water, simmering 3-4 minutes.

Step 3: Stand carved peppers upright in a baking dish and fill with taco beef mixture.

Step 4: Top each pepper with shredded cheese.

Step 5: Bake 20-25 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Chef's Tip: Use a small paring knife for clean jack-o'-lantern faces — kids love helping carve them!

Save by using Buy the 5 lb ground beef chub on sale and freeze the rest in 1-pound portions for future taco nights. and Serve with Mexican rice or a side of tortilla chips and salsa.

Sale Prices Valid October 18, 2026 to October 24, 2026

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