Unstuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
A delicious unstuffed bell pepper casserole that combines ground beef, rice, and vegetables for a comforting family meal.
Equipment
- Skillet For browning the beef.
- Baking Dish 11x8 size for baking the casserole.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 large green peppers, chopped
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 0.5 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with minced garlic and chopped onion until the beef is browned, approximately 10 minutes. Tip: Drain excess fat for a healthier dish.
- Transfer the cooked beef mixture into an 11x8 baking dish.
- Add the chopped green peppers, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, uncooked long grain rice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper on top of the beef. Mix everything well.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 75 minutes, or until the rice is tender and cooked through. Tip: Check halfway through to stir if needed.
- Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and savor this delicious stuffed pepper casserole!
Notes
For a twist, you can add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or basil before serving.