Description
A delightful twist on the classic stuffed peppers, this casserole combines savory meat, veggies, and melty cheese into a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 pound of ground beef (or turkey or chicken)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) of diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 can (8 ounces) of tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the beef is browned, add the chopped onion and diced bell peppers, sautéing until the onions are translucent and the peppers soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, followed by the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Lower the heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes—or for an extra 5 minutes for a bubbly, golden cheese.
- Once baked, let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize with other vegetables or spices to suit your taste. Great for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg