Stuffed peppers without the fuss. Ground beef, rice, chopped peppers and tomato sauce bake together in one dish under a layer of melted cheese. It tastes just like grandma’s stuffed peppers and is so much easier.
Why You’ll Love It
- No stuffing.
- One dish.
- Classic flavor.
What You Need
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
How to Make Unstuffed Pepper Casserole
- Heat the oven to 375°F.
- Brown the beef with the onion and peppers and drain.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, rice and seasoning.
- Spread in a 9×13 dish and top with cheese.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes and serve.
Tips
- Use leftover rice.
- Mix pepper colors for a pretty dish.
- Cheddar works too.
Serving and Storing
Keeps 4 days in the fridge or 3 months frozen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use ground turkey?
Yes.
Can I use uncooked rice?
Use instant rice and add 1/2 cup water.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes, assemble and chill up to a day.
Unstuffed Pepper Casserole
All the flavor of stuffed peppers — ground beef, rice, peppers and tomato sauce — baked under melted cheese. No stuffing needed.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F.
- Brown the beef with the onion and peppers and drain.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, rice and seasoning.
- Spread in a 9x13 dish and top with cheese.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes and serve.
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