Description
Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a comforting and delicious meal that captures the essence of traditional stuffed peppers in a simple, one-pan dish. This hearty casserole features layers of savory ground beef or turkey, colorful bell peppers, fluffy rice, and gooey cheddar cheese, all baked to perfection. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress guests, this recipe is versatile and easily customizable. Swap in lean meats, add your favorite spices, or incorporate seasonal veggies for an extra flavor boost. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, you’ll have a mouthwatering meal ready to enjoy in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Garlic powder and Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Sauté chopped onion in a skillet until softened; add bell peppers and cook until tender.
- Brown the ground meat in the skillet until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the mixture in the baking dish; sprinkle half the cheese on top. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg