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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Comforting Stuffed Pepper Casserole for the Whole Family

Delight in this Stuffed Pepper Casserole, a cozy one-dish meal that satisfies the whole family with its savory flavors and customizable options.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 3 cups Cooked Rice White or brown, adjust time for brown rice.
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers Mix of red, green, and yellow.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 can (15 oz) Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 oz) Tomato Sauce Can use crushed tomatoes for a chunkier texture.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded.
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing.
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Ladle
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Add cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined.
  6. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat.
  7. Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese until melted.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top.
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  11. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  12. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This casserole is easy to customize with different meats or veggies. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.

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