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Spooky Stuffed Peppers

What you'll need:

• 6 bell peppers (orange or green for a festive touch)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes inside.
3. Place the peppers in a baking dish and set aside.
4. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
5. Once the beef is cooked, add in the cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir everything together and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
7. Spoon the mixture into the prepared bell peppers, filling them to the top.
8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each pepper.
9. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Let the peppers cool for a few minutes before serving.

Optional Spooky Touches:

• Using a small paring knife, carve a spooky face into each bell pepper before stuffing and baking them.
• For a more festive look, use green bell peppers and carve out a pumpkin face to create mini Jack-o'-lanterns.
• Top each pepper with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole to create a ghostly appearance.
• Use black beans to create a spider web design on top of the peppers.