Easy Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
A comforting and colorful one-pot casserole featuring ground meat, rice, and melty cheese stuffed into bell peppers, making it perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef or turkey Turkey is a leaner alternative.
- 2 cups Cooked rice Long-grain white or brown rice recommended.
- 1 cup Diced onions
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 8 ounces Tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Use a homemade mix if needed.
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 3 medium Bell peppers (red, yellow, green) Choose peppers that stand straight up.
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese Feel free to mix in other cheeses.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley or basil For garnishing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add your ground beef or turkey and brown it, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add the diced onions and sauté until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Mix in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined.
- Prepare the bell peppers by cutting off the tops and removing the seeds.
- Stuff the meat and rice mixture into each bell pepper and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously on top of the stuffed peppers.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
Don’t overstuff the peppers and check for seasoning before stuffing. High-quality cheese enhances flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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