Description
Unstuffed Pepper Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines the vibrant flavors of bell peppers, savory ground meat, and fluffy rice in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan dish is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. With a warm, inviting aroma wafting through your kitchen, you’ll have a hearty meal on the table in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bell peppers (mixed colors, chopped)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (cooked)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the bell peppers. Dice the onion and mince the garlic while cooking the rice according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in ground meat and chopped bell peppers, cooking until browned.
- Add cooked rice, crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last few minutes of cooking until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg