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Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Enjoy all the delicious flavors of stuffed peppers in this easy, flavorful casserole!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 434 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 to 2 ¼ cups Diced bell pepper red, green and/or yellow
- 2 cups beef broth more as needed
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup basmati rice uncooked
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a 3.5QT Dutch oven or saucepan, brown beef with onion and garlic until no pink remains over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add peppers, beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, rice, Italian seasoning, and salt & pepper to taste.
- Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender. (Add more beef broth if needed).
- Once rice is tender, top with cheese and cover with a lid until melted. Optionally, broil in the oven to brown the cheese for 2-3 minutes.
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Notes
- Store leftover stuffed bell pepper casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze individual portions in zippered bags for up to two months. When you're ready to enjoy it again, just thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat!
Nutrition Information
Calories
434
(22%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
763mg
(32%)
Potassium
1035mg
(30%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2422IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
86mg
(96%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 434 | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 763mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1035mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2422IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 86mg | 96% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.