Description
This Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that combines all the delicious elements of stuffed peppers in an easy-to-make casserole form. With a cheesy topping and a perfect blend of ground meat, rice, and veggies, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, any color, diced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the Meat and Vegetables: In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground meat and onion, cook until browned. Add garlic and bell peppers, cook until softened.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, rice, and broth. Simmer, then cover and cook on the stovetop for 15 minutes.
- Bake: Sprinkle cheese over the top, transfer to the oven, and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use brown rice and adjust cooking time if needed.
- For extra heat, add crushed red pepper or diced jalapeños.
- Leftovers reheat well and are great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
