Description
Looking for a quick and comforting dinner idea that the whole family will love? This Easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a hearty, one-skillet meal that brings all the classic stuffed pepper flavors together in a simpler, weeknight-friendly format. Packed with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, bell peppers, savory tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese — it’s a perfect combination of convenience and flavor. Ideal for easy dinners, meal prep, and those looking for satisfying food ideas with minimal cleanup. This easy recipe also ranks high for healthy-ish comfort food and quick weeknight dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups beef broth
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Sour cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 3 minutes.
4. Mix in the uncooked rice and beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let sit for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use brown rice if preferred, but increase cooking time and broth slightly.
Spice it up with chili flakes or jalapeños for a bolder flavor.
Leftovers freeze well — perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: easy dinner, one pot meal, comfort food, stuffed peppers, cheesy casserole