Description
Stuffed Pepper Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish made easy—a cozy, cheesy bake that brings together bold flavors of seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, sweet bell peppers, and melted cheese. This one-pan dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep alike, delivering a family-friendly favorite that’s naturally gluten-free and freezer-friendly. A simple and hearty solution for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, and delicious comfort food.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cups chopped bell peppers (red, green, yellow mix)
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet or oven-safe pan, cook 1 lb ground beef over medium heat until fully browned, about 6–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Add the chopped bell peppers and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in uncooked white rice, beef broth, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
4. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
6. Bake uncovered for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use cooked rice if you’re in a hurry—just reduce the broth by half and simmer less.
Add jalapeños or red pepper flakes if you like a spicy kick.
Mozzarella gives a gooey top, but cheddar adds more sharp flavor—use your favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked, One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: stuffed pepper casserole, one-pan dinner, easy casserole, gluten-free dinner, cheesy rice casserole