Description

This cozy stuffed pepper casserole is a one-pan wonder that transforms all the classic stuffed pepper flavors into an easy dinner idea. With seasoned ground beef, bell peppers, hearty rice, and melty cheese, it’s a weeknight-ready, family-approved comfort meal. Perfect when you need a quick dinner, a healthy-ish option, or simply new dinner ideas that deliver big flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

2 cups cooked white rice

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

15 oz tomato sauce

14.5 oz diced tomatoes (with juice)

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Fresh parsley, for garnish

Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.

2. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

3. Stir in chopped red and green bell peppers. Cook for another 5–6 minutes.

4. Mix in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

5. Fold in cooked white rice until everything is evenly combined.

6. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.

7. Remove foil and broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

8. Let rest 5 minutes, then top with parsley and green onions before serving.

Notes

Use cooked rice to avoid excess liquid.

Broil the cheese at the end for a bubbly golden crust.

Let it rest before serving so it sets up nicely.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
Calories: 425
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: stuffed pepper casserole, easy dinner, one-pan meals