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!
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❤️ 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!
Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole is much easier to make and just as good, (maybe even better!) than stuffed peppers!
🗒️ Ingredients
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 and green 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!
- smoked paprika - no smoked paprika? Substitute regular, but smoked paprika gives it a slightly smoky flavor - yum!
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat the oven.
- Using a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and sauté.
- Dice the bell peppers and onions. Add to the meat along with the diced onions.
- Mince the garlic and add to the pan. Next add Worcestershire, pepper, paprika and grill seasoning. Mix to combine.
- Add the remaining ingredients including uncooked rice, reserve ½ cup shredded cheese - stir until well combined.
- Pour the entire mixture into a greased casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese, cover and bake.
- If desired remove the foil set under the broiler to brown the cheese.
- Allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.
🙋♀️ FAQ's
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!
I love bell peppers, 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!
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.
Yes, wrinkled are ok to eat! If they have soft spots or sliced areas are "slimy" (sorry, no other word will work!) they should be discarded.
The red bell pepper has more antioxidants than green because it is ripened longer. All are delicious!
👍 Tips
Storage
Store leftovers of the stuffed bell pepper casserole in an airtight storage 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 recipe can be easily 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.
Related recipes
If you're looking for more easy one pot meals, be sure and check out these recipes -
- Skillet Chicken and Potatoes - I love when chicken and potatoes are roasted together, yum!
- If you love a great enchilada, then be sure and try the Rotel King Ranch Chicken Casserole. It's like a chicken enchilada without all the fussy prep. Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is another creamy, cheesy chicken recipe!
- Chicken and Zucchini - so good and so easy to make with ground chicken and zucchini. Affordable and delicious!
- Eat and enjoy your veggies with this amazing Baked Pasta Primavera Casserole. So creamy and delicious!
And one of the biggest family favorites on the blog is Cowboy Tater Tot Casserole. SO GOOD and so easy to make!
Recipe
Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 large bell peppers seeded and diced
- 1 onion peeled and diced
- 1 ½ cups beef stock
- 15 oz. diced tomatoes I used fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup white rice uncooked
- 2 cups cheese
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ tsp Montreal Grill Seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp 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. Add the ground beef and sauté.
- 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, 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 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese, cover and bake until all the liquid is absorbed 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 to sit 10 minutes before serving.
