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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

This delicious cheesy stuffed pepper casserole recipe is made with ground beef and rice and is so easy to make. Perfect for the whole family.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 1 yellow onion small; diced
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3-4 tablespoons red pepper paste or harissa
  • 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded and divided
  • 1 Cup Cooked brown rice
  • 3 small bell peppers seeded and diced
  • Parsley freshly chopped; optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the 1 pound ground beef, mixing it with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the Kosher salt , 3-4 garlic cloves (minced), Ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon thyme. Continue to cook until it starts to brown.
    browning ground beef in pan with wooden spoon
  • Stir in the 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, and 3-4 tablespoons red pepper paste. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, around 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
    pouring tomatoes and broth into cooked ground beef in pan
  • To assemble the dish, transfer half of the meat mixture to a baking dish.
    assembling stuffed pepper casserole beef mixture into white baking dish
  • Sprinkle it with 1 Cup Cooked brown rice rice, 3 small bell peppers (chopped), 1 yellow onion(diced), and half of the 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers one more time.
    stuffed pepper casserole in white baking dish topped with rice, cheese, and bell peppers
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until bubbly and the tops start to brown.
    top view of stuffed pepper casserole in white baking dish with spoon
  • Garnish with chopped Parsley, if desired.

Notes

    • Make sure to thoroughly cook the rice before topping the casserole with it.
    • You can grate your own cheese or use a bag of pre-shredded cheese. I use cheddar, but feel free to experiment with different types of cheeses.
    • Green, red, yellow, or orange bell peppers work for this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 3mg