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Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Diced bell peppers, ground beef, rice, and cheese combine to make this hearty, cheesy, and flavorful Stuffed Pepper Casserole. It's a quick, easy dinner that the entire family will love!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 440 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes undrained
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup instant rice
- 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and bell peppers. Cook until the vegetables have softened and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Move the veggies to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, then drain any excess fat. Stir the cooked meat and vegetables together.
- Season the mixture with Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices and tomato paste until everything is well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the instant rice and gently simmer for 3-4 minutes, letting the rice absorb some of the liquid.
- Sprinkle on the shredded cheeses. If you don’t have an oven-safe deep skillet, transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle on the cheeses.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. If you want the cheese lightly browned, switch to broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
721mg
(30%)
Potassium
419mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1281IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
310mg
(31%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 721mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1281IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 310mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.