Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Stuffed Pepper Casserole, a delightful twist on the classic stuffed peppers. This easy-to-make dish combines savory ground beef, colorful bell peppers, rice, and gooey melted cheese into a hearty casserole that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 bell peppers, various colors, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onions, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in bell peppers, uncooked rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding extra vegetables like diced zucchini or mushrooms.
- For a spicier kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg