Description
A comforting one-pan stuffed pepper casserole filled with savory beef, sweet bell peppers, and tender rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook until the beef is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the canned tomatoes and rice; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For added richness, consider swapping some of the tomato liquid for broth. The casserole is forgiving and can be prepared ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, casserole, one-pan meal, comfort food, weeknight dinner