Description
Indulge in a heartwarming dish of Stuffed Pepper Casserole Beef, where savory ground beef meets colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices. This easy-to-make casserole not only brightens your dinner table but also fills your home with irresistible aromas. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s a delightful blend of flavors that will surely become a favorite. Gather your loved ones around and enjoy every satisfying bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 bell peppers (mixed colors), halved
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (packed in juice)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, then sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in cooked rice and diced tomatoes; simmer to meld flavors.
- In the baking dish, place halved bell peppers upright and fill each half with the beef mixture.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg