Stuffed Pepper Casserole

5 from 3 votes

This casserole is filling, comforting, cheesy and herby. The perfect one-pan comfort meal for a crowd. It'll warm your heart and soul. High protein and gluten-free.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Inactive Time10

Total Time55

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy stuffed pepper casserole, stuffed pepper casserole, stuffed pepper casserole recipe

Servings: bowls

Equipment

Cast iron casserole dish

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 white onion chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic minced
1 red bell pepper cored and diced
1 yellow bell pepper cored and diced
2 cups water
1 15- ounce can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup basmati rice rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For Serving:

Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

In a pot, heat up the olive oil and add onion and ground beef. With a spatula, break apart your ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until the meat is brown.
Add Italian seasoning, paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper and minced garlic. Stir in and let it cook for a minute or so.
Add red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, water, chopped tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and uncooked basmati rice. Combine well.
Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover it with a lid, and let it simmer for 25 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat, stir it up, and cover it with shredded cheese. Cover with the lid and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
To top it up with some chopped parsley or any other fresh herbs. The longer the casserole sits, the more flavorful it will get!

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