Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Stuffed Pepper Casserole, an easy, family‑friendly dinner that blends seasoned smoked beef, colorful bell peppers, rice and melty cheese into a one‑dish marvel. Perfect for busy weeknights, this casserole captures the classic stuffed‑pepper flavor while saving time, delivering a hearty, satisfying meal that’s ready in under an hour. Ideal for meal‑prep, leftovers stay moist and flavorful, making it a go‑to recipe for families craving tasty nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean smoked beef
- 4 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the smoked beef in a large skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped bell peppers, diced onion, and garlic powder; sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beef stock, cooked rice, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish; sprinkle shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25‑30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper. The casserole freezes well
- portion and freeze before baking, then bake from frozen adding 10 extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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