Stuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe

Name: Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup rice; 2 cup salted water; 1 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 green peppers - diced; 1 medium onion - diced; 48 oz seasoned tomato sauce ( 2 - 24 oz cans - i use a onion garlic sauce ); 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 tbsp parsley; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp basil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 1/2 cup marble jack / colby jack shredded cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup rice
2 cup salted water
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
3 green peppers - diced
1 medium onion - diced
48 oz seasoned tomato sauce ( 2 - 24 oz cans - i use a onion garlic sauce )
1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tbsp parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cup marble jack / colby jack shredded cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350
2
Combine rice and water & cook to your preference / bag instructions.
3
Set aside when finished.
4
In a LARGE skillet brown ground beef.
5
Drain.
6
Remove from skillet, set aside.
7
In same skillet - saute onion and peppers with olive oil over medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes or until peppers start to become tender.
8
Peppers don't have to be completely tender at this point.
9
Stir meat and all remaining ingredients into skillet EXCEPT rice.
10
Mix well - let everything simmer for a few minutes stirring often.
11
Mix rice in.
12
Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
13
Bake for 30 minutes.
14
Remove dish from oven and sprinkle top of casserole with shredded cheese.
15
Bake for another 5 minutes.
16
Let casserole rest for 10 minutes before cutting / serving.
17
Enjoy : )

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup rice, 2 cup salted water, 1 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Pepper Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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