4.9 from 273 votes
Taco Stuffed Pepper Casserole
A Mexican-inspired casserole that is sure to be the family's new favorite!
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.