Stuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe: Hearty and Flavorful
Classic Stuffed Pepper Casserole with hearty, savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3 large bell peppers diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- Optional: Fresh parsley chopped green onions
- Suggested Pairings: Red wine green salad
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F; grease a 9x13-inch white ceramic baking dish.
- Cook beef and onion; add garlic and peppers; cook 3–4 min.
- Stir in rice, tomatoes, sauce, broth, Worcestershire, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; simmer 2–3 min; taste and adjust.
- Transfer to dish; stir in 1 cup cheese; top with 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake covered 60–65 min; uncover, bake 5–10 min.
- Serve in a white ceramic dish with parsley, wine, and salad.
Notes
- Dice peppers uniformly for even cooking.
- Store in fridge for 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a vegetarian or spicy variation.
- Pair with garlic bread.