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Stuffed Pepper Casserole – Hearty Family Meal

Hearty Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Hearty Stuffed Pepper Casserole – A perfect family meal with layers of bell peppers, seasoned ground meat, rice, and savory tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add ground meat and cook until browned (approximately 7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in uncooked rice, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Layer half of the mixture in the baking dish; top with chopped bell peppers; add remaining mixture on top.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 20gFat: 14g

Notes

This casserole is versatile and can be customized with different proteins or vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days.

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