1
Preheat the oven to 350°F
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While water in heating up – slice the tops of the peppers off, and set them aside. Scoop of the seeds inside to create a hallow cavity
3
To Carve the faces – Stand the peppers up, and choose the side that is most smooth and has a large surface. Using a paring knife for sharp pumpkin carving tool to carve the Jack-O-Lantern faces
4
Place the carved peppers in the boiling water for just 5 minutes. Remove and set aside in a large baking dish
5
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Remove the beef using a slotted spoon and set aside. Reserve the beef juices in the pan
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In the same pan, sauté the onions, garlic, and mushrooms for 5-6 minutes, until onions are translucent. Reduce heat to low and add the ground beef back in. Add the cooked rice/quinoa, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to fully incorporate
7
Remove pan from heat and begin stuffing the peppers. Evenly stuff the peppers with the meat mixture. Top with a sprinkle of shredded cheese
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Cook the peppers for 12-15 minutes at 350°F, until cheese is melted
9
Remove from oven, place the tops back on for decoration, and enjoy!
