Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole

Turn classic stuffed peppers into a crowd-pleasing one-pan meal with this hearty Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole. Packed with all the familiar flavors you love, this easy weeknight dinner combines tender green bell peppers, savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and a rich tomato sauce, all topped with gooey, melty mozzarella cheese. It’s a comforting, family-friendly dish that comes together in just an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Bursting with Italian-inspired flavors and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this baked casserole is a satisfying, no-fuss way to enjoy a comfort-food favorite without the hassle of stuffing peppers.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 large Green bell peppers
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium White or yellow onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups Cooked white or brown rice
• 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash the green bell peppers, remove the stems and seeds, and dice them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

Stir in the diced green peppers, diced tomatoes (including their juices), tomato sauce, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let the mixture simmer for 5–7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Pour the beef and pepper mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 8

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2655.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2879.9

Total Fat 164.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 469.9mg	0%
Sodium 5283.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	0%
Total Sugars 40.4g
Protein 157.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1956.0mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 3270.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.4%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 26.7%