Description
Stuffed Pepper Casserole combines the comforting flavors of traditional stuffed peppers into an easy-to-make, hearty dish. This one-pot meal features layers of seasoned ground beef, tender bell peppers, and fluffy rice, all baked to perfection and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this casserole is highly customizable—feel free to swap out ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete dining experience that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice, diced tomatoes with juice, chopped onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and the cooked beef.
- Stir in bite-sized pieces of bell peppers until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
