Description
A comforting one-dish meal combining ground beef, rice, and colorful bell peppers topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the rice according to the package directions.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion and bell peppers until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice and the beef mixture. Transfer this mix to the baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until it is bubbly and the cheese is golden. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve!
Notes
Consider using turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Feel free to mix in other vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, stuffed peppers, comfort food, family dinner