Description
Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty, comforting one-pan dish featuring all the flavors of classic stuffed peppers—ground beef, rice, bell peppers, and tomato sauce—baked into a cheesy, wholesome casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in uncooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a casserole dish, sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Swap white rice with brown rice or quinoa for variety.
- Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños for extra spice.
- Can be made vegetarian by using beans instead of meat.
- Leftovers freeze well for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
