Stuffed Pepper Casserole
This Stuffed Pepper Casserole combines tender bell peppers, ground meat, rice, tomatoes, and melty cheese for a comforting, one-pot dinner win.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 3 bell peppers mixed colors, diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice and stir to combine everything well.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover and let cheese melt, or broil for 2–3 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
Swap ground meat for plant-based crumbles to make it vegetarian.
Pepper Jack or cheddar cheese are great alternatives to mozzarella.