Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

from princesspinkygirl.com
55 min
4 servings

This is a Stuffed Pepper Casserole uses the same delicious flavors as a classic stuffed pepper, but with less prep. It’s kid friendly with plenty of meat and smaller veggies, and makes the perfect weeknight dinner that’s ready in under an hour!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 red pepper (diced)
  • ½ yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 16-ounce jar mild or medium salsa
  • 2½ cups beef stock
  • 1 15.5- ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 4-ounce can green chilies (undrained)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1¼ cups basmati or long-grain rice (uncooked and rinsed)
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • Chopped parsley ( optional garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, green and red bellpeppers, and onion, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes or until the ground beef is no longer pink. Drain any fat.

  2. 2

    Add the chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin, and cook for another minute.

  3. 3

    Turn heat down to medium. Add salsa, beef stock, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and lime juice. Mix well and heat to boiling.

  4. 4

    Add uncooked rice and stir to combine. Return to boiling.

  5. 5

    Once boiling, turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender. Take pan off heat.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle cheese on top of mixture. Cover with lid and let stand until cheese melts, about 3-4 minutes.

  7. 7

    Garnish with chopped parsley, optional. Best when served warm.