Stuffed Pepper Casserole 🌶️🧡🍽️✨
All the cozy, comforting flavors of classic stuffed peppers—without the extra work! This cheesy, saucy casserole is warm, filling, and perfect for busy nights when you just want dinner to feel like home.
Ingredients 🛒
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can low sodium beef broth
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions 👩🍳
- Preheat: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
- Cook beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté veggies: Add onion and bell peppers. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Mix base: Stir in Worcestershire, beef broth, diced tomatoes, rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Ensure rice is submerged.
- Transfer: Pour mixture into casserole dish. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake: Bake 40–45 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Cheese finish: Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella on top, and bake uncovered 10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired. Enjoy warm!
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add shredded cheddar or pepper jack for more flavor.
- Variation: Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread or a crisp salad.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 50–55 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes
- Kcal: ~380 per serving
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Stuffed Pepper Casserole—cozy, cheesy, and tastes like a hug in a dish 🌶️🧡🍽️✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add cheddar or keep it mozzarella-only?”
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