Description
Enjoy a hearty and delicious Stuffed Pepper Casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This easy dish combines ground beef, bell peppers, rice, and melted cheese for a comforting meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 ½ cups cooked rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
- Cook the Beef and Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat. Add the diced onion and chopped bell pepper, cooking until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the Ingredients: Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and heated through.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Stuffed Pepper Casserole with a side salad or your favorite bread!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using Italian seasoning or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- This casserole can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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