Stuffed Pepper Casserole
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 lb Ground beef or ground turkey 🥩
- 3 large Bell peppers (any color), chopped into bite-sized pieces 🫑
- 1 Medium onion, diced 🧅
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 can (15 oz) Tomato sauce 🍅
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes (undrained) 🥫
- 2 cups Cooked rice 🌾
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese 🧀
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ✨
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste 🧂
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. 📝🔥
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until no longer pink. Drain the excess grease. 🥩🧅
- Add Veggies: Stir in the chopped bell peppers and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until the peppers begin to soften. 🫑🧄✨
- The Sauce: Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors meld. 🍅🥫🌪️
- Mix: Fold in the cooked rice and half of the shredded cheese until everything is well combined. 🌾🧀
- Bake: Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. 🥘✨
- Get Bubbly: Bake for 20–25 minutes until the casserole is heated through and the cheese on top is melted and golden. ⏲️🎯
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream and enjoy! 🍽️🤤
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Rice Hack: This is a great way to use up leftover rice! If you’re starting fresh, make sure your rice is fully cooked before adding it to the mix. 🌾🎯
- Extra Veg: Feel free to add corn or black beans for a southwestern twist! 🌽🤠
