Description
A simple and delicious one-skillet dinner recipe for Stuffed Pepper Casserole Beef, featuring savory ground beef, bell peppers, rice, and a gooey cheese topping.
Ingredients
Hearty Base
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Flavor Builders
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Liquid and Rice
- 15 ounces low-sodium beef broth
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- ¾ cup uncooked long grain white rice
Cheesy Goodness
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add Vegetables: Add onions and bell peppers, cook until softened.
- Season and Add Rice: Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and rice.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- Melt Cheese: Stir in half of the cheeses until melted, then sprinkle the rest on top.
Cook until mostly browned.
Allow the vegetables to soften for 5-10 minutes.
Ensure all ingredients are mixed well.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Melt the remaining cheese over the top.
Notes
- This recipe is a convenient alternative to traditional stuffed peppers.
- Ensure the rice is tender before serving.
- Using freshly shredded cheese is recommended for a creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
