Description
A hearty and flavorful Stuffed Pepper Casserole that brings all the delicious flavors of stuffed peppers in an easy-to-make casserole form. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 small cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or both)
For Garnish:
- Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook briefly.
- Combine with tomatoes and rice: Stir in diced tomatoes, rice, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the casserole and broil until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning to your preference by using different herbs and spices.
- This casserole reheats well and can be frozen for later consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
