Taco Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Name: Taco Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 ounce taco seasoning; ⅓ cup water; 3 bell peppers; 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 2 cups instant rice; 1 ⅔ cups beef broth; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
6
Calories
351 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American, Mexican

Taco Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Layla Henson

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A Mexican-inspired casserole that is sure to be the family's new favorite!

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Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef
1 onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 ounce taco seasoning 1 pckg, or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
⅓ cup water
3 bell peppers any color, diced
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 cups instant rice or Minute Rice
1 ⅔ cups beef broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
Add taco seasoning, water, and peppers. Stir to combine and simmer until most of the water has evaporated, about 3-5 minutes.
Combine all remaining ingredients except cheese in a 9x13 pan. Cover and bake 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.
Uncover, top with cheese and broil 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Top with cilantro, green onions, sour cream or tomatoes.To use long-grain white rice, cook the rice in broth on the stove according to package directions or use leftover rice. If using cooked rice, do not add broth to the casserole.To make it spicy, add 1 finely diced jalapeno to the pepper mixture.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 351 (18%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 1059mg (44%) Potassium 823mg (24%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2840IU (57%) Vitamin C 89mg (99%) Calcium 185mg (19%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	351	18%
Carbohydrates	37g	12%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Cholesterol	67mg	22%
Sodium	1059mg	44%
Potassium	823mg	18%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	2840IU	57%
Vitamin C	89mg	99%
Calcium	185mg	19%
Iron	5mg	28%