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Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

Published: Dec 15, 2022 · Modified: Apr 18, 2025 by Debra Clark · 230 Comments

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Skip all the fussy prep work and make this Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole - a complete meal that's easy to make! Cheesy, beefy and stuffed with vegetables that don't have to be stuffed!

Be sure and try this creamy ground beef noodle casserole next - it's just delicious!

Bell Pepper Hot Dish in white casserole dish with spoon.
This stuffed pepper casserole has become a real family favorite!
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe 
  • 🗒️ Ingredients
  • Easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🙋‍♀️ FAQ's
  • 👍 Tips
  • Storage
  • Serving suggestions
  • Related recipes

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe 

I've always said something special happens to bell peppers when they are cooked! Whether it's in a soup or even a jam they become magical! This dish is no different! It's one of my favorite recipes!

This Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole Recipe is much easier to make and just as good, (maybe even better!) than stuffed peppers!

🗒️ Ingredients

A photo with all of the ingredients laid out to make a bell pepper casserole.
Easy to make Ground Beef, Pepper and Rice Casserole.

For the exact measurements, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

  • ground beef - though you can certainly substitute ground chicken or ground turkey and ground pork as well.
  • red yellow or green bell peppers, onion, garlic - there are loads of fresh vegetables in this meal.
  • beef broth and canned diced tomatoes
  • white rice - if using brown rice, this will increase the cooking time.
  • shredded cheese - I used a medium cheddar cheese but you can certainly use, sharp, Monterrey jack or provolone - use your favorite cheese.
  • Worcestershire sauce, grill seasoning and black pepper - the perfect balance of big flavors with minimal effort! If you'd prefer an Italian flavor, feel free to substitute Italian Seasoning, that would be delicious as well.
  • smoked paprika - no smoked paprika? Substitute regular, but smoked paprika gives it a slightly smoky flavor - yum!
Bell Pepper Hot Dish in white casserole dish with spoon.
4.98 from 227 votes

Easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole

The BEST Hot Dish! The classic flavors of Stuffed Pepper Recipe without all the fussy prep! This is easy to make and a real crowd pleaser. It's also great for meal-planning and freezer friendly.
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Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 507kcal
Author: Deb Clark

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 large bell peppers seeded and diced
  • 1 onion peeled and diced
  • 1 ½ cups beef stock
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes I used fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups cheese
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Montreal Grill Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray the 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
  • Using a large, deep pan over medium heat. Brown ground meat.
  • Dice the bell peppers and onions. Add to the meat as it cooks, along with the diced onions.
  • Mince the garlic and add to the pan. Next add Worcestershire, salt, pepper, paprika and grill seasoning. Mix to combine.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, reserving ½ cup shredded cheese - stir until well combined.
  • Pour the entire mixture into the baking dish. Top with remaining cheese, cover with aluminum foil and bake until all the liquid is absorbed, the cheese melts and the casserole is hot and bubbly. About 45 minutes.
  • If desired remove the foil set under the broiler to brown the cheese. This only takes 3-5 minutes.
  • Allow the Stuffed Pepper Casserole to sit 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If using brown rice, increase the cooking time to one hour.
Use any combination of bell peppers; red, yellow, orange or green peppers.
Storage: cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container, refrigerate 3-4 days. Freeze up to three months. 
For make-ahead meal prep and freezing - Just follow the instructions as written above. Hold off on adding the cheese to the top of the casserole. Cover, seal well and freeze.
Allow the frozen casserole to thaw in the fridge overnight. Top with cheese - then cover and bake. It will take 50-60 minute to bake until hot and bubbly!
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 705mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1798IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 4mg

    🔪 Instructions

    Pan with assembled ingredients topped with shredded cheese, ready to bake.
    1. Preheat the oven.
    2. Using a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and sauté.
    3. Dice the bell peppers and onions. Add to the meat along with the diced onions.
    4. Mince the garlic and add to the pan. Next add Worcestershire, pepper, paprika and grill seasoning. Mix to combine.
    5. Add the rest of the ingredients including uncooked rice, reserve ½ cup shredded cheese - stir until well combined.
    6. Pour the entire mixture into a greased casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese, cover and bake.
    7. If desired remove the foil set under the broiler to brown the cheese.
    8. Allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.

    🙋‍♀️ FAQ's

    Can a Bell Pepper Casserole be frozen?

    Yes it can! This is a great casserole for meal planning! I've doubled the recipe and split it between two casserole dishes and baked. Allow to cool completely. Cover well and seal - freeze. Allow the frozen casserole to thaw in the fridge overnight. Top with additional cheese - then cover and bake. It will take 50-60 minute to bake until hot and bubbly!

    What can I do with lots of bell peppers?

    I have several great bell pepper recipes on the blog, they are so versatile! If you have a stash in the fridge that need to be cooked up you have several options.

    Pepper and Potato Soup is AMAZING, of course you can make pepper jam, but I also use bell peppers in kabobs. Roasting your own is much more affordable than store-bought and better too! I love that they are so versatile!

    Can you freeze bell peppers?

    Still have an excess of peppers? Freeze them. Clean, remove the stem, seeds and membranes. Slice or dice the peppers and lay them out flat on a sheet pan so they are not touching. Freeze until firm, then you can package them into bags for storage.

    Are wrinkled ones okay to eat?

    Yes, wrinkled are ok to eat! If they have soft spots or sliced areas are u0022slimyu0022 (sorry, no other word will work!) they should be discarded.

    Which is healthiest - red, green, yellow or orange?

    The red bell pepper has more antioxidants than green because it is ripened longer. All are delicious!

    What are stuffed peppers?

    Stuffed bell peppers are yellow, red or green bell peppers stuffed with delicious flavors from ground beef, or Italian sausage and rice. It's often topped with tomato sauce and cheese. A stuffed pepper casserole incorporates these same ingredients in casserole form!

    Hot Hamburger and Rice Hot Dish being scooped out of the dish.
    Your whole family will love this easy to make casserole!

    👍 Tips

    Allow the casserole to sit or "rest" for 10 minutes before serving. It allows the flavors to come together and makes all the difference!

    Storage

    Store leftovers of the stuffed bell pepper casserole in an airtight container. It will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

    It's super easy to reheat! Just remove it from the refrigerator and reheat in the oven. Set to 350 degrees and bake for about 30 minutes until it's hot and bubbly. You can reheat small portions in the microwave just as easily.

    This easy recipe can be doubled and frozen. Cool the casserole completely, cover, seal well and freeze. Allow the frozen casserole to thaw in the fridge overnight. Top with cheese additional cheese if desired - then cover and bake. It will take 50-60 minute to reheat.

    Overheat photo of white casserole dish filled with Bell Pepper Hot Dish.

    Serving suggestions

    This is such a great recipe! It's pretty much a meal in one, but if you'd like to serve a salad a nice garden salad or Caesar salad would be perfect with this meal!

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    Hey I'm Deb Clark, and I'm the owner of Bowl Me Over! We live in the sleepy little town of Scappoose, Oregon. And I admit it... I love food! Join me in this foodie journey (even if you've never cooked before!) I will help you learn to be confident in the kitchen! Want to learn more? Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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    1. Cindy says

      August 24, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      This stuffed pepper casserole looks fantastic. What an easy dinner recipe I know my family will love. How would you make this low-carb?

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        August 26, 2022 at 7:26 am

        5 stars
        To make this low carb, substitute cauliflower rice for the white rice and add the stock sparingly. I would make it right on the stovetop in a cast-iron skillet or dutch oven. Cindy you're going to love this stuffed pepper casserole!

        Reply
        • Sharon Greene says

          October 01, 2022 at 5:10 pm

          I have made this recipe twice and it's become one of my husband's favorites. I used ground turkey and it didn't alter the taste.

          Reply
          • Bowl Me Over says

            October 01, 2022 at 5:11 pm

            Ground turkey's an excellent substitution Sharon, that's great! I'm glad you enjoyed the Stuffed Pepper Recipe, it's a winner!

            Reply
            • Amy Robinson says

              August 04, 2023 at 7:20 pm

              5 stars
              Loved it with onion,carrots and peppers I added some celery thank you

            • Bowl Me Over says

              August 15, 2023 at 7:43 pm

              Fantastic! Glad all enjoyed this recipe!

            • Heanine says

              August 11, 2023 at 5:11 pm

              3 stars
              I made this for dinner. It smelled great but the rice did not cook. So disappointed.

            • Bowl Me Over says

              August 12, 2023 at 6:36 am

              Sorry about that Heanine. I'm guessing the foil wasn't tightly sealed. Or sometimes if it's a thinner aluminum foil, you need to use two layers. Did you put it back into the oven for another 15 minutes?

            • Courtney says

              December 02, 2023 at 5:34 pm

              5 stars
              This was a delicious casserole! I made it as written. My toddler even requested more and didn’t throw any on the floor… so it is a winner for our family!

            • Bowl Me Over says

              December 02, 2023 at 6:04 pm

              Ha, that's high praise from a toddler Courtney! 🙂 I'm glad your family enjoyed the meal, it's one of our favorites as well!!!

            • Jean Morgan says

              February 05, 2024 at 8:30 am

              5 stars
              I made this for dinner a couple of nights ago. So delicious! I thought this is going to be so good heated up for lunch tomorrow. There was no leftovers. 7 people ended up eating while I had only cooked for 4.
              About time for another one.

          • Sandi says

            November 10, 2022 at 10:08 am

            5 stars
            This was absolutely delicious. I used fire roasted tomatoes as suggested and mixed cheese in with everything and also put on top. I used red and green peppers.

            Reply
            • Pamela says

              February 20, 2023 at 3:54 pm

              5 stars
              I have made this several times and it is a fantastic! I don’t use red, yellow and orange bell peppers. They just ad to the great flavors. But everything else I stick with. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!

            • Larine E Kwolek says

              August 23, 2023 at 4:39 pm

              5 stars
              This was delicious. I didn't add any cheese to the casserole to cut down on calories, only put it on top. Used ground turkey, beef bouillon and water since I didn't have any beef broth. Used diced no salt tomatoes, didn't have fire roasted. Still delicious. A definite keeper.

            • Bowl Me Over says

              August 30, 2023 at 10:12 am

              Wonderful, glad you enjoyed it Larine!

          • Brenda W says

            November 30, 2022 at 11:05 am

            I would serve this with long grain black, brown rice for variety in texture and color. This type of rice is supposed to be healthier!

            Reply
            • Bowl Me Over says

              December 01, 2022 at 2:54 pm

              So smart Brenda, great variation to the recipe!

            • Jeanne says

              September 17, 2024 at 10:47 am

              5 stars
              I tried this recipe because we had bell peppers and tomatoes we needed to use. I used a large red and yellow bell pepper and 4 fresh seeded tomatoes instead of canned. I also used brown rice because that was all we had and it came out delicious! I think a vegetarian version of this would be very good too. My husband and I loved it!

            • Debra Clark says

              September 17, 2024 at 7:16 pm

              THAT sounds fantastic Jeanne! How long did you end up baking it with the brown rice? Great variations, thank you so much for sharing!!

            • Megan says

              March 18, 2025 at 6:09 pm

              5 stars
              So delicious! Does anyone know if it freezes well?

            • Debra Clark says

              March 18, 2025 at 7:54 pm

              Yes, it freezes great! Glad you enjoyed the casserole Megan!

          • Shelly Graham says

            October 07, 2023 at 12:03 pm

            5 stars
            I used ground turkey as well. It's delicious!!! This will be made often in our home. Thank you for sharing!!

            Reply
          • Nancy Amoroso says

            August 03, 2024 at 3:58 am

            5 stars
            This is a favorite of ours! Leftovers are great for breakfast topped with an over easy egg!

            Reply
            • Debra Clark says

              August 03, 2024 at 8:05 pm

              What a wonderful idea Nancy, I love that! All I would need is some breakfast potatoes, brilliant!

        • Gina says

          November 30, 2022 at 11:39 am

          5 stars
          This looks delicious!! Another must make recipe for the family.

          Reply
        • Deb says

          December 20, 2022 at 6:05 am

          Can we use Instant rice (the quick cooking) or regular long grain rice? Thanks!

          Reply
          • Bowl Me Over says

            December 20, 2022 at 8:25 am

            You can change the type of rice you use, but you'll need to adjust the cooking time and liquid. I haven't experimented with that myself so I can't advise how the recipe would change. Good luck and enjoy the recipe. Let me know which you try Deb!

            Reply
        • Randy says

          September 14, 2023 at 8:33 am

          I am wanting to make this recipe sooner than later and just wanted to confirm that I use 3 tbs of Worcester sauce ..
          Thanks
          Randy

          Reply
          • Bowl Me Over says

            September 14, 2023 at 10:10 am

            Yes that's correct Randy, you'll use 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce. Enjoy the casserole!

            Reply
        • Chris says

          September 29, 2024 at 6:37 am

          I am not a cook but i do try to make recipes for my husband. How would you cook this casserole with cauliflower rice? Not sure how on the stovetop?

          Reply
          • Debra Clark says

            September 29, 2024 at 11:44 am

            Hey Chris - I haven't made a low carb version using cauliflower rice. However, that's an excellent suggestion and I'll work on that recipe. I can't advise how that would change the time or liquid needed for the recipe, but I'll be working on it. Thanks for the suggestion!

            Reply
        • LOIS CROSBY says

          January 31, 2025 at 9:14 pm

          5 stars
          I used 16 ounces thick chopped Portobello mushrooms instead of any type of meat. It was absolutely amazing!

          Reply
          • Debra Clark says

            February 02, 2025 at 9:14 am

            How wonderful! What a great variation Lois. I can't wait to give this a try. Thanks so much for sharing Lois!!

            Reply
      • Angel says

        November 06, 2022 at 1:47 pm

        5 stars
        O wow. This is so so yummy. The only change I made was I used a can of tomato sauce instead of dice tomato due to texture sensitivity. Let me say that it is so great and easy. We love it. Thank you for the amazing recipe.

        Reply
        • Brittany says

          August 04, 2023 at 9:39 am

          5 stars
          I love stuffed bell peppers but there always to be so much waste from the entire pepper bowl not being eaten. I love that this stuffed pepper casserole cuts down on that.. and the prep is so much easier too!

          Reply
          • Bowl Me Over says

            August 15, 2023 at 7:42 pm

            That's great, glad you enjoyed the recipe Brittany!

            Reply
          • Chels says

            August 24, 2023 at 5:33 am

            Just want to clarify about the freezing method. If planing to freeze you don’t cook it first before freezing correct? Once you mix the ingredients together you put them in the dish and cover? So you stop after the first sentence in number 6?

            Reply
            • Bowl Me Over says

              August 30, 2023 at 10:11 am

              Cook it before freezing Chels. Sorry for any confusion there. When it is done and cooled, package for freezing in an airtight container.

        • Lauri says

          August 13, 2023 at 5:28 pm

          I didn’t have foil, so I covered with a foil pan turned upside down. Not a tight seal, so I had to cook an extra 15 minutes to fully cook the rice. It was yummy!

          Reply
          • Bowl Me Over says

            August 16, 2023 at 12:56 pm

            Thanks Lauri, that is a great tip!

            Reply
      • Sharon Greene says

        November 30, 2022 at 1:18 pm

        This is a amazing casserole ! I have made it several times and it reminds me of the stuffed peppers my Mom made growing up.

        Reply
      • Beatriz Chandler says

        December 07, 2022 at 7:28 pm

        5 stars
        Excellent 👍

        Reply
      • Theresa says

        May 27, 2023 at 7:12 am

        5 stars
        I make this all the time

        Reply
      • Carolyn Wells says

        August 31, 2023 at 2:54 pm

        5 stars
        Just made this and it's a wow. My and I loved it. This is definitely a keeper..

        Reply
        • Bowl Me Over says

          September 01, 2023 at 5:14 pm

          Thanks Carolyn! I'm so glad you enjoyed The Stuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe. It's favorite!! Thanks for coming back and sharing, I appreciate it!

          Reply
      • Jean Morgan says

        February 05, 2024 at 8:29 am

        5 stars
        I made this for dinner a couple of nights ago. So delicious! I thought this is going to be so good heated up for lunch tomorrow. There was no leftovers. 7 people ended up eating while I had only cooked for 4.
        About time for another one.

        Reply
        • Debra Clark says

          February 05, 2024 at 12:45 pm

          Right? It's the BEST casserole - glad it was a hit with your family as well Jean!

          Reply
          • Jean says

            October 09, 2024 at 8:27 am

            I'm making this tomorrow for lunch for an older couple who recently moved here from California. I think they will love it as much as we do. I've made this soooo many times. We really love it! To me it's more simpler than making it the old fashion way. I live in North Carolina but we're 6 hours from the mountains and the hurricane destruction. I still cry and pray for them too. Thank you for your prayers.

            Reply
            • Debra Clark says

              October 09, 2024 at 5:56 pm

              I'm so glad you love this recipe Jean. It warms my heart you've enjoyed it so many times! I hope your friends enjoy it as well!!

      • Allanah says

        September 29, 2024 at 5:20 pm

        5 stars
        great! uses pepperjack cheese.

        Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 24, 2024 at 1:31 pm

        5 stars
        I’ve made this multiple times since finding the recipe a year ago. Absolutely love it! Thank you for sharing.

        Reply
        • Debra Clark says

          November 24, 2024 at 1:51 pm

          You're so welcome Jennifer! It's one of our favorites on the blog. It's such a great meal!!

          Reply
        • Jamiela Pennington says

          February 17, 2025 at 10:35 am

          Can you use minute rice

          Reply
          • Debra Clark says

            February 17, 2025 at 4:00 pm

            No, instant rice changes the cooking time and amount of liquid needed for the casserole. It isn't interchangeable. Great question Jamiela!

            Reply
    2. Laurie Turk says

      August 24, 2022 at 2:40 pm

      Your stuffed bell peppers look so yummy! How can I make this vegan?

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        August 26, 2022 at 7:23 am

        Hey Laurie you can absolutely make this pepper casserole vegan! Substitute the ground beef with diced zucchini, mushrooms and carrots. That would add amazing flavor. Omit the stock and cheese OR use a cheese substitute. Doesn't that sounds delicious? This is such an easy recipe!

        Reply
    3. April says

      July 07, 2022 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      Outstanding! Family loved it and leftovers were even better. Will definitely be making this again. The only change I made was adding in some fresh banana peppers too because they came out of the garden and I needed to use them. Thank you for an amazing recipe.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        July 07, 2022 at 1:38 pm

        Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe April - it's a real winner in my book too! I bet the addition of the banana peppers was super tasty!!! Thanks for your support of the blog!

        Reply
      • Lauri says

        August 13, 2023 at 5:31 pm

        I added corn and will add tomato sauce next time - trying to recreate a dish my mom made when we were kids…

        Reply
    4. Darlene says

      May 23, 2022 at 8:34 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious. Hubby went back for seconds and there's barely any leftovers. Will make it again for sure. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        May 23, 2022 at 12:24 pm

        You're so welcome Darlene, I'm glad you guys enjoyed this meal!!

        Reply
        • Jacqueline Allie says

          July 20, 2022 at 5:39 pm

          I have to use cauliflower rice do I use less liquid?

          Reply
          • Bowl Me Over says

            July 22, 2022 at 6:47 am

            Yes, I would stir fry the dish instead if you're using cauliflower rice. You'd probably cut out the liquid almost entirely. Maybe add a tablespoon of butter, that would give it a little more rich flavor. So brown the ground beef, add butter, follow instructions 1-5 - Sauté until the vegetables (including the cauliflower rice) are tender, then top with remaining cheese and cover until the cheese is melted. Just monitor and see if you need the liquid at all. Oooh that sounds good! Enjoy Jacqueline!

            Reply
      • Layla says

        May 24, 2022 at 10:30 am

        5 stars
        So delicious! Have made several times already and is in our rotation of meals now! Thanks for an easy, delicious, healthy meal!

        Reply
        • Caw says

          June 14, 2022 at 10:39 am

          I'm hoping that I can bake this in my air fryer so I don't have to heat the house up with the oven. Any suggestions. I have the ninja foodie 6.5 qt pro Thank you

          Reply
          • Bowl Me Over says

            June 14, 2022 at 5:15 pm

            I'm sorry Caw, I haven't made this in the air fryer yet. I'm thinking 35 minutes, but give it your best shot and please let me know how it turns out for you!

            Reply
          • MaryB says

            November 30, 2022 at 11:49 am

            I found this recipe when I was looking for new ideas to use my home canned tomatoes. It turned out great! I love having a new easy casserole recipe.

            Reply
    5. Anna says

      April 14, 2022 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      Made tonight, easy and a super good.

      Reply
    6. JoAnn says

      March 25, 2022 at 11:45 am

      I am going to try this tonight. A question about the grill seasoning. I could only find flavored grill seasoning. Chicken, steak, brown maple. A another customer suggested the smoky montreal steak flavor. Would that work?

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        March 25, 2022 at 1:21 pm

        Great question, either will work JoAnn - given the choice, I'd go with the smoky Montreal steak flavor.

        Reply
    7. Sabrina says

      January 20, 2022 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      Very tasty! Something different from the normal rotation. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        January 20, 2022 at 11:17 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe - it's always such a great meal. Thanks for letting me know!!

        Reply
      • Amber says

        October 08, 2022 at 1:13 pm

        If I am freezing, should it be baked first and cooled before freezing? Or not baked and frozen? I know you said to leave the cheese off the top. Thank you!

        Reply
        • Bowl Me Over says

          October 08, 2022 at 1:55 pm

          Great question Amber! If freezing, bake the casserole first (leaving off the cheese), allow it to cool completely, cover well and freeze. Add the cheese when you are ready to bake it the second time.

          Reply
          • Danielle says

            June 27, 2023 at 2:13 pm

            Can you do this in the crockpot?

            Reply
            • Bowl Me Over says

              June 27, 2023 at 6:21 pm

              I've never used the crockpot to make it Danielle. I'm sure it could be, I'd prepare the recipe and place in the crockpot. I'd anticipate it taking 4-6 hours on low. Let me know how it turns out for you!

    8. Jacque says

      January 01, 2022 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      If I replace the rice with cauliflower rice, do I use less liquid and less cooking time?

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        January 01, 2022 at 9:48 am

        I'm sorry Jacque, I haven't used cauliflower rice in this casserole. I'm taking a guess, but I'd eliminate the liquid and cook the cauliflower with the beef. Add a beef bouillon cube (to drive that beef flavor home) and bake for 20 minutes. I love your sub here though and will give that a try soon. Thank you so much!

        Reply
        • Bowl Me Over says

          January 01, 2022 at 9:59 am

          I'd add 2 cups of cauliflower rice.

          Reply
        • Jacque Wesolek says

          January 01, 2022 at 3:43 pm

          Thank you, I was thinking of similar changes using cauliflower. Looks yummy for sure!

          Reply
          • Bowl Me Over says

            January 01, 2022 at 6:25 pm

            Wonderful, enjoy Jacque!

            Reply
        • Marian says

          February 03, 2022 at 8:08 am

          I will try this recipe soon. In freezing this for later to clarify for myself, we prep the meal, put in baking container and wrap for freezing but don’t bake until ready to use. Is this correct?

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          • Bowl Me Over says

            February 03, 2022 at 9:32 am

            That's a great question Marian - thank you for clarifying. I bake it first and then freeze. That gets the best results. Again, thank you for asking I'll be sure to update the recipe!

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            • Marian says

              February 05, 2022 at 8:40 am

              5 stars
              Thank you!
              I’m taking this to friends. It’s delicious! I’ll definitely make this again.

    9. Ruvimbo Nyakudya says

      December 17, 2021 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      I I absolutely love this recipe, so simple to make and so good to eat. Its part of my weekly meals now. Thank you so much. I'm gonna be doubling the recipe because its a hit.

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      • Bowl Me Over says

        December 19, 2021 at 1:55 pm

        That's wonderful! It's just the best pepper casserole. I'm so glad you're enjoying this meal!

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    10. Cheryl says

      July 31, 2021 at 9:56 am

      Can I omit the rice?

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      • Bowl Me Over says

        July 31, 2021 at 10:50 am

        You'll need to adjust the liquid if you do. Is there another type of grain you'd prefer? Quinoa, wild rice or couscous would be delicious as well.

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        • Mary Ann says

          November 01, 2022 at 3:31 pm

          Would I use the same amount of liquid if I use quinoa?

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          • Bowl Me Over says

            November 02, 2022 at 7:42 am

            I would adjust as per quinoa water ratio and start there, however I've never used quinoa in this recipe so that's a guess. Good luck, enjoy the Stuffed Pepper Casserole!

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    11. Melissa says

      May 19, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely delicious!

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      • Bowl Me Over says

        May 19, 2021 at 9:38 pm

        Thank you Melissa! That makes my day, I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!

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    12. Craig says

      May 07, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      Outstanding, made with ground turkey, and chicken broth. The family loved it.

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      • Bowl Me Over says

        May 07, 2021 at 3:16 pm

        Wonderful, Craig! I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe!

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      • Renee says

        August 25, 2022 at 3:47 pm

        I decided to use this recipe based on the comments & I’m glad….it’s absolutely delicious!! I made a few changes only to suit my mind of & to use somethings I had on hand. For example I made it in heavy pot on stove (only took about 35 minutes almost total prep & cooking!!), I added a can on chili ready tomatoes, stirred in contents of 2 pouches of boil in bag basmati rice (uncooked). I was floored at how quick & delicious this dish was.

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        • Bowl Me Over says

          August 26, 2022 at 7:39 am

          Those are wonderful substitutions for the Stuffed Pepper Casserole Renee. The edition of Rotel tomatoes is brilliant, talk about flavor! I'm so glad you loved this easy recipe!

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    13. Tracey says

      April 19, 2021 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      This is so delicious! Tastes so much like actual stuffed peppers that my mom made when I was a kid. I will definitely make this again.

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      • Bowl Me Over says

        April 19, 2021 at 3:27 pm

        Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoy this recipe Tracey!

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    14. Aly says

      March 05, 2021 at 3:16 am

      When you say regular rice would par boiled work?

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      • Bowl Me Over says

        March 05, 2021 at 11:36 am

        I'm sure it would work, but I'm not sure how it would effect the time it takes to cook or the liquid, because I haven't tested it myself. Having said that, I would say reduce the amount of liquid to what the that rice calls for, combine and bake. Let me know how it turns out for you!

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      • Kimberly Stewart says

        June 28, 2021 at 6:12 pm

        5 stars
        This was delicious! I tweaked it just a little; I used 1/2 brown rice & 1/2 white. So, I increased the beef stock to 2 cups.
        I also added a small can of tomato sauce & a couple squirts of ketchup. I didn’t drain the hamburger/onion/pepper mix & I should have at least a little. It was almost too greasy w/the cheese. I did increase baking time as suggested to an hour. My husband loved it & it filled him up. I’ll definitely make it again. 😋

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        • Bowl Me Over says

          June 28, 2021 at 7:07 pm

          Wonderful! I'm so glad you and the hubby loved it - thanks Kimberly for taking the time to let me know, I really appreciate it!

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    15. Linda says

      January 19, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      Delicious thank you for sharing. Hit with the fam. I had to make larger portion due to size of our family but adjusted accordingly to your measurements And it was awesome. Very flavorful.

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      • Bowl Me Over says

        January 21, 2021 at 9:28 pm

        Wonderful! We love this meal as well - I'm so glad it was a hit! Thanks also for swinging back and letting me know Linda!!!

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    16. Ruth A says

      November 09, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      It would be better if the rice was cooked first. My rice was only half cooked. Other than that, it was tasty

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      • Bowl Me Over says

        November 10, 2020 at 9:14 am

        Ruth did you use white rice or brown and did you cover the casserole dish? I'm asking because I've never had an issue with the rice being cooked. I appreciate you letting me know your concerns and glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you!

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        • Nikiya says

          June 26, 2021 at 6:15 pm

          Was wondering if you use Instant rice?

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          • Bowl Me Over says

            June 26, 2021 at 6:36 pm

            No, I don't use instant rice, if you did, I'm sure you could cut the baking time considerably.

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      • Mary says

        July 27, 2021 at 3:55 pm

        5 stars
        I had this same issue and I used Mahatma brand brown rice! I baked it for an hour and noticed the rice wasn’t cooked so I decided to stir it, re-cover it and put it back in the oven for another 45 minutes and it came out perfectly! 🙂

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    17. Lois says

      October 19, 2020 at 5:44 pm

      I’ve made this a couple of times and it is a wonderful meal. We just love it. It a very easy meal to make. So tasty.

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      • Bowl Me Over says

        October 19, 2020 at 5:48 pm

        That's fantastic, I'm glad you love it too. Thank you Lois!

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    18. Lois says

      August 18, 2020 at 7:41 am

      I’ve made this two time and it is just so very good. We love it I shared with my sister-in-law and she loved it to. It just the best.

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      • Bowl Me Over says

        August 18, 2020 at 10:38 am

        Wonderful, that's great to hear - thank you!

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    19. Val says

      July 25, 2020 at 9:59 am

      I've made several batches of this jam and it's become a family & friends favorite! I love it so many ways, but one favorite is served over warm brie, on crackers or in phyllo cups for a simple, but delicious appetizer. Great recipe! I may add more jalapeno to one batch for a spicier version.

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      • Bowl Me Over says

        July 31, 2020 at 9:15 am

        Hey Val - I know you meant this for my Pepper Jam recipe but posted it here, but I just couldn't delete the comment. I love that jam and I'm so glad you do too - just the BEST flavor and so versatile. I hope you're having a great summer and stay safe!!

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      • Lisa says

        February 11, 2021 at 11:15 am

        5 stars
        Thank you for sharing this recipe! I've been looking for an easier way to prepare stuffed bell peppers for a crowd and this is definitely the one. It is amazing!

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        • Bowl Me Over says

          February 11, 2021 at 2:08 pm

          YAY!! We love this as well! You're so welcome, thank you for letting me know!

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          • Serena says

            November 17, 2022 at 4:53 pm

            I want to substitute orzo. Would there be any changes needed?

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            • Bowl Me Over says

              November 17, 2022 at 5:48 pm

              I'm sure orzo would be delicious, however I've never used it in this recipe. You wouldn't need near as much liquid, but what that would be? I can't tell you until I've experimented myself. I guess if it's too soup, you could call it Stuffed Pepper Soup! Enjoy Serena!

    20. linda says

      July 24, 2020 at 8:08 am

      This is a great easy meal!We loved flavors,so will make often,I did freeze half unbaked thanks.

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      • Bowl Me Over says

        July 26, 2020 at 8:44 am

        Freezing half is smart Linda, I love freezer meals!!

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      • Susan says

        February 21, 2021 at 6:14 pm

        What size casserole dish, 9×13?

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        • Bowl Me Over says

          February 21, 2021 at 6:51 pm

          Yes a 9x13 dish Susan - thank you for asking, I'll update the recipe card.

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          • Tami says

            August 01, 2023 at 10:21 am

            Hello. I found this recipe today and was wondering about the casserole dish size. I scrolled through a lot of comments to find the answer and it seems the recipe card was never updated after someone else asked about the casserole dish size.

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            • Bowl Me Over says

              August 01, 2023 at 2:25 pm

              The size of the casserole dish is in the first instruction for the recipe. It's in the recipe card Tami. Enjoy the Stuffed Pepper Casserole, it's such a great recipe!

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