Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Ingredients

  • ground beef

    turkey or chicken `

    1 lb
  • red onion
    1 medium
  • garlic

    minced

    2 tsp
  • cumin
    2 tsp
  • sea salt
    1 tsp
  • teaaspoon black pepper
    ½
  • red bell pepper

    diced into 1/2" pieces

    1
  • green bell pepper

    diced into 1/2" pieces

    1
  • water
    2 c
  • 15-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
    1
  • 8-ounce can tomato sauce
    1
  • basmati rice

    rinsed but uncooked

    1 c
  • cheddar cheese

    shredded

    1 c

Directions

  1. 1

    In a 10 inch or larger skillet with high sides, add the ground beef and onion and cook over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any excess grease.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, bell peppers, water, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and rice to the skillet and stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Cover with a lid and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook on medium low about 20 minutes, stirring once or twice until the rice is tender.

  4. 4

    Turn off the heat. Top with cheese and cover with the lid until melted; about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    The casserole will thicken as it cools. Serve warm.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

402 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving the comforting flavors of stuffed peppers without all the fuss? This Stuffed Pepper Casserole brings all that hearty goodness into one easy-to-make dish, perfect for a busy weeknight. It's a satisfying meal that delivers classic taste in every bite.

This Stuffed Pepper Casserole works by combining the familiar elements of traditional stuffed peppers—savory ground beef, sweet bell peppers, and tender rice in a rich tomato sauce—into a convenient baked dish. You'll appreciate how the fire-roasted diced tomatoes add a layer of smoky depth, while a blend of cumin, sea salt, and black pepper ensures a perfectly seasoned profile that elevates the simple ingredients.

What you can expect is a deeply flavorful and wonderfully textured experience. Each serving offers a harmonious blend of savory ground beef, vibrant red and green bell peppers, and fluffy basmati rice, all simmered in a robust tomato base and topped with gooey, melted cheddar cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food, designed to warm you from the inside out. With 402 calories per serving, this main course is substantial and satisfying, providing a hearty meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Feel free to make this recipe your own with simple swaps. Instead of ground beef, you can easily use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. For an extra kick, try a pinch of cayenne pepper with the cumin. You could also experiment with different cheeses, like Monterey Jack or a sharp white cheddar, to change up the flavor profile. If you're looking for an "unstuffed pepper casserole" with similar flavors, this recipe delivers that very essence.

Serve this Stuffed Pepper Casserole as a complete main course for a family dinner. Its hearty nature makes it a fantastic stand-alone meal, but a simple green salad or some crusty bread would make it even more welcoming.

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