Stuffed Pepper Casserole

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Stuffed peppers are deconstructed in this casserole and given a subtle taco flair.

By TheDailyGourmet
Published on April 5, 2023
cheesy ground beef bake with rice
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings servings

  • non-stick cooking spray

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1/2 onion, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO-TEL®)

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 4 ounces Colby cheese, shredded

  • 4 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic until meat is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat; season with salt and pepper. Stir in RO-TEL tomatoes, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning.

  3. Spread rice in the bottom of the baking dish; pour in beef broth. Fold pepper mixture into rice with a spatula, and spread evenly into the dish. Sprinkle with Colby cheese and pepper Jack cheese.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven, covered with foil, until rice is tender, about 50 minutes. Remove foil and cook until cheese is golden, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

349 Calories
19g Fat
18g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 349
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 1024mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 251mg 19%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 576mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.