Stuffed Pepper Casserole: Your New Comfort Food Delight
Stuffed Pepper Casserole is an easy weeknight comfort food that brings together the flavors of stuffed peppers in a delicious, cheesy bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef with onion until browned. Add bell peppers and sauté for 4–5 mins.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the uncooked rice and bring to a simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 35 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and bake for another 10 minutes until melty and golden. Finish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Can substitute ground beef with turkey or a plant-based option for a healthier alternative.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg