Description
A hearty and flavorful stuffed pepper casserole that combines ground meat, rice, and vegetables, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced bell peppers, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using cooked sausage instead of ground beef or turkey.
- You can also add black beans or corn for extra texture and nutrition.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add some diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg