Description
A deconstructed version of classic stuffed peppers, this casserole is packed with ground beef, rice, and bell peppers for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in uncooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.