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Stuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe

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This Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a comforting and flavorful one-pan dish that combines ground turkey or beef with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and rice. It's a quick and easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring melted cheese and Italian seasoning for a delicious, hearty meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound ground turkey or ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce (¾ cup)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or a combination (4 ounces, divided)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook aromatics and meat: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, red and green bell peppers, and ground turkey or beef. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 6-8 minutes. If using ground beef, drain excess grease. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds while stirring.
  2. Add liquids and rice: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, water, and rinsed rice. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Simmer until rice is tender: Reduce heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent rice from sticking to the bottom. Cook until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  4. Incorporate cheese and rest: Stir in half of the shredded cheese (½ cup). Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again and let it rest for 5 minutes off the heat to allow the cheese to melt.
  5. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey with ground beef or plant-based meat for variations.
  • Use any combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese for a creamy texture and rich flavor.
  • Ensure rice is rinsed to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
  • Keep stirring occasionally during simmering to avoid rice sticking or burning.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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