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Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.



Stuffed Pepper Casserole is an easy casserole with all the ingredients of stuffed peppers tossed together in a casserole dish.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.

This colourful hamburger and rice casserole is loaded with red, green and yellow bell peppers.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.

 

This bell pepper casserole recipe takes just over an hour from start to finish and serves up to eight people.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

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To make this peppers and rice casserole, I started by cooking some lean ground beef in a large skillet.

raw ground beef in a skillet

Once the ground beef was fully cooked, I added some diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet.

minced garlic and diced onions on top of cooked ground beef in a skillet

I continued cooking until the onions were tender.

I added some chopped bell peppers, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, dried basil, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet.

tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, diced peppers, cooked white rice and spices on top of cooked ground beef in a skillet.

I stirred all of the ingredients together well.

I dumped the mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

ground beef and diced pepper mixture in a baking dish

I sprinkled some shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

shredded mozzarella cheese on top of stuffed pepper casserole

Then I covered the dish with foil.

foil covered casserole dish

I placed the dish in the oven and baked it until it was bubbling and the cheese was all melted.

I removed the foil and continued baking it just to brown the cheese a little.

Then I removed the casserole from the oven and allowed it to rest for a few minutes.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.

I sprinkled some fresh chopped parsley on top.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.

Then the casserole was ready to scoop and serve.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.

This cheesy ground beef and rice casserole is sure to be a family favourite.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.

This casserole version of stuffed peppers is a simple but hearty dinner dish.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.

If you are looking for a tasty ground beef casserole recipe, then you need to try this Stuffed Pepper Casserole!

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.

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Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Stuffed Pepper Casserole:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3-4 bell peppers (any color – I used green, yellow, and red), chopped
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (I used basil, garlic, and oregano seasoned tomatoes)
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

How to Make Stuffed Pepper Casserole:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large pan or skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. When the ground beef is fully cooked turn heat to medium-low.
  4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is tender.
  5. Add the chopped bell peppers, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, dried basil, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  6. Spoon the mixture into a 9×13-inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the mixture.
  8. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to brown the cheese (additional cheese can be added, if desired).
  10. Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
  11. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top, if desired.
  12. Serve and enjoy!

FAQS:

How should I store the leftover casserole?

  • To store the stuffed pepper casserole, let it cool to room temperature and then cover it tightly with foil or plastic wrap. Refrigerate it for up to 3-4 days. If you have leftovers, you can reheat them in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat the individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes on high.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking?

  • Yes, you can assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Simply cover it with foil or plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake it.

What are substitutions that I can make?

  • If you want to make this recipe a bit healthier, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef. You can also use brown rice instead of white rice for added nutrition and fiber.
Yield: 6-8 servings

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty ground beef casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, white rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3-4 bell peppers (any color - I used green, yellow, and red), chopped
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (I used basil, garlic, and oregano seasoned tomatoes)
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large pan or skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. When the ground beef is fully cooked turn heat to medium-low.
  4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is tender.
  5. Add the chopped bell peppers, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, dried basil, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  6. Spoon the mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the mixture.
  8. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to brown the cheese (additional cheese can be added, if desired).
  10. Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
  11. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top, if desired.
  12. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make the recipe more flavorful, you can add some chopped jalapeños or other spicy peppers to the mixture.
  • Feel free to customize the seasoning to your liking. You can add more or less of the dried herbs or use different kinds of herbs.
  • If you want to add some extra flavor, you can sauté the bell peppers in a little olive oil for a few minutes before adding them to the skillet.
  • If you want to add some crunch to the casserole, you can sprinkle some breadcrumbs or crushed tortilla chips over the top before baking.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 222Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 262mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 20g

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