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Stuffed pepper casserole
All the stuffed pepper flavors without the vegetable architecture requirements
🥕 Ingredients
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- 4 large bell peppers, any color, seeded and chopped
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey, browned and drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
📝 Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Stir in the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
Add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
Place the bell peppers in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Fill each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture and top with shredded cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
💡 Chef's Tips
Use any color bell pepper you like, or a combination of colors.
If using ground turkey, make sure to cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
You can also add other ingredients to the meat and rice mixture, such as chopped mushrooms or diced ham.
To make this recipe more substantial, serve with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes, you can use different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or feta.
A: Yes, you can add other ingredients, such as chopped mushrooms or diced ham.
A: Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze it until ready to bake.