Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Stuffed Pepper Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that cooks on the stovetop in one pan! It captures all the flavor of classic stuffed peppers without the hassle.
Servings: 6
Cost: $19.22 Recipe, $3.20 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef lean
- ½ yellow onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic minced (or 2 teaspoon minced garlic)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon Worcerstershire sauce
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded (optional)
- fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 ½ pounds ground beef and ½ diced yellow onion.
- Sauté the onion while breaking apart the ground beef. Cook until the beef is no longer pink.
- Drain excess fat, then add 1 diced green bell pepper and 1 diced red bell pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic (or 2 teaspoons minced garlic), 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 14 oz diced tomatoes, 1 cup long grain rice, and 2 cups beef broth.
- Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
- Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Once the rice is tender, turn off the heat. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese on top, cover, and let sit until the cheese is melted.
- Top with fresh parsley and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
Recipe Tips
- Skillet - We used a regular skillet to make this. If you prefer to put the casserole in the oven, make it in a cast iron skillet so you can easily place it in the oven.
- Cooking Time - This casserole cooks in about 30 minutes. It may take a little longer depending on how long it takes for the rice to get tender.
- Make Ahead - Feel free to prepare the casserole ahead of time and then store it in the fridge until ready to finish cooking.
- Tex-Mex Flavor - Add taco seasoning, corn, and black beans for a delicious variation.
- Low-carb - Swap rice for cauliflower rice if you are looking for a low carb variation.
- Vegetarian - Use lentils or quinoa instead of meat. You can even add in beans.
- Spicy - Stir in diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce if you prefer a kick to the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1035mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 968IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 4mg
