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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal
Keyword bell pepper recipe, Cheesy casserole, easy weeknight meal, one pot dinner, stuffed pepper casserole
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