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A delicious plate of Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

A comforting and hearty dish filled with ground beef, rice, and colorful bell peppers, topped with melted cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g ground beef
  • 200 g uncooked rice preferably long-grain
  • 3 pieces large bell peppers chopped (red, yellow, or green)
  • 1 piece onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 425 g tomato sauce 1 can
  • 410 g diced tomatoes drained (1 can)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 30 ml olive oil for cooking
  • 360 ml beef broth or water
  • g Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the chopped bell peppers and cook until slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine.
  6. Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  7. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and let cook for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  8. Transfer the beef and rice mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  9. Top the mixture with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly.
  10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  12. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  13. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize the casserole with your favorite vegetables or spices for added flavor.