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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

A delicious and hearty Stuffed Pepper Casserole packed with colorful bell peppers, beef, rice, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

Oil and Vegetables

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for the baking dish
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 large zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
  • 4 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped

Meat and Seasonings

  • 1 lb. ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1.5 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 0.5 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Rice and Broth

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese (about 8 ounces)

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 3-quart baking dish with oil.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the beef is cooked through and browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste, salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and zucchini and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, rice, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 cup of the cheese. Remove from heat and spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the foil and stir the casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese. Increase the oven to broil.
  • Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes before sprinkling with more parsley and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg
Keyword Beef, Bell Peppers, casserole, comfort food, Stuffed Pepper Casserole
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