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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

A hearty and delicious stuffed pepper casserole featuring ground meat, rice, and cheese, perfect for family dinners.
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Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Keyword: stuffed peppers, casserole, comfort food, easy recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large green bell peppers halved and seeded
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
  • Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until soft.
  • Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix thoroughly and remove from heat.
  • In a baking dish, arrange the halved bell peppers cut side up.
  • Fill each pepper half with the meat and rice mixture.
  • Pour tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 3g