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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

03/09/2018 by The Typical Mom 17 Comments

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This cheesy stuffed pepper casserole is a family favorite for sure! Like unstuffed bell peppers it’s an easy casserole topped with lots of cheese you can throw together and even my kids love it! Packed with the classic flavors you remember it is easier to make and great the next day too.

 stuffed pepper casseroleDo you love stuffed green peppers too??!! Well if they’re a favorite in your house too (or if you’ve never tried them) you’ve got to try this cheesy stuffed pepper casserole recipe! Packed with of course bell peppers, tomatoes, rice, seasoned ground beef and more it is full of flavor and a perfect dinner that even my kids love! It’s kinda’ a throw it together one pot meal that you can make as spicy as you like, or add no spice at all (still amazing). Topped with cheese, with cheese inside too (there’s never enough) it’s one of our favorite quick and easy casseroles. (originally published 3/17)

When I married my husband he taught me how to make “his Grandma’s stuffed peppers” because he loved them so much. We all really liked them and it even got my daughters to really like bell peppers because of it.

I still make them quite often but because I was on a casserole kick this month I thought I should be able to create a sort of deconstructed bell pepper recipe in the form of a casserole….and here it is!!

It worked really well and I basically used the same ingredients in my original recipe to make it (with a few minor adjustments).

Like I said, everyone prefers a different level of seasoning and spice levels so adjust as you see fit before pouring it into your casserole dish to see if you want more, but this was perfect for our taste buds! This is such a great recipe in fact it was featured by Country Living online with several other of their favorite dishes!

Here’s what you’ll need to make this Stuffed Pepper Casserole and a video showing how we made it

  1. Green peppers – use any colors you like
  2. Ground beef
  3. Onion
  4. Garlic
  5. Diced tomatoes – I use petite
  6. Spaghetti sauce – or tomato sauce but spaghetti sauce lends to more flavor
  7. Cooked rice
  8. Mozzarella cheese
  9. Mushrooms
  10. Spices

 

In the video above I added tomato sauce, in the instructions below I swapped out for spaghetti sauce because it added even more flavor. You can use either one but after a time or two we prefer spaghetti sauce if we have it on hand.

If you have a pressure cooker we also made this Instant Pot pepper casserole you can try, there we did not precook the rice.

You basically precook everything but it all comes together when you pour it into your casserole dish and pop it in the oven. Everything melds together and the flavors really come out then.

Serve as is or with a side of salad or bread and you’re done!

If you love this easy stuffed pepper casserole you should try our

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  • zucchini noodles and shrimp casserole
  • crockpot lasagna casserole recipe
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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

This cheesy stuffed pepper casserole is a family favorite for sure! Like deconstructed stuffed bell peppers it's an easy casserole topped with lots of cheese you can throw together and even my kids love it! Packed with the classic flavors you remember it is easier to make and great the next day too.
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword casserole, easy, ground beef, rice, stuffed peppers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 380kcal
Author The Typical Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 green peppers, diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 c spaghetti sauce (or more at end if you prefer more sauce)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp seasoned salt, Lawry's
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder optional
  • 2 c cooked rice
  • 2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 c mushrooms, cut into fourths optional
  • 1 tsp garlic salt

Instructions

  • Put olive oil in a pot on medium heat. 
  • Add ground beef and brown, add diced green peppers and onions and simmer until they soften a bit. 
  • Add all other ingredients except the rice and cheese.
  •  Simmer everything for about 5 minutes until it reaches a slow boil. 
  • Turn heat off and stir in 1 cup of your cheese and your cooked rice. 
  • Spray a 9x12" dish with non stick spray and spoon mixture in. 
  • Put in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Then top with last cup of cheese and put back in for 5 minutes. Serve!
Nutrition Facts
Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Amount Per Serving (5 oz)
Calories 380 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 1697mg 71%
Potassium 868mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 9g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin A 21.7%
Vitamin C 20.8%
Calcium 19.5%
Iron 20.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Kmuda says

    08/11/2018 at 12:46 pm

    Very good recipe….. but I would advice cutting down on the salt. 1 tsb salt, 1 tbls Seasoning Salt, 1 tsb Garlic Salt makes it too salty.

    Reply
    • Kurt Ahle says

      10/16/2018 at 8:44 pm

      Dude or Dudette, read the recipe.

      Reply
  2. Amy says

    01/02/2018 at 4:37 pm

    This recipe is absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing it!

    Reply
  3. ma says

    11/26/2017 at 10:46 am

    your recipe calls for 2c rice.
    but you only use one?

    Reply
    • Paige says

      07/27/2018 at 8:03 am

      “Turn heat off and stir in 1 cup of your cheese and your cooked rice” …. AND your cooked rice. Meaning the 2 cups 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mickie says

    09/10/2017 at 3:42 pm

    Have you ever sliced the green bell pepper and layer the bottom and/or top of the casserole with the slices? Or do you think it would mess it up. I was just wondering because I kinda like the way the bell peppers skin is after baking. Of course you might have to use more peppers.

    Reply
    • The Typical Mom says

      09/10/2017 at 7:12 pm

      No I haven’t. You could but they wouldn’t be as soft as dicing them up and cooking for a bit to soften them up at the beginning but totally up to you!

      Reply
  5. Shanna says

    09/03/2017 at 6:26 pm

    I would like to make this as a freezer meal for my sister who will be bringing home a new baby girl this month. Do you think it would freeze well? Should I bake it then freeze or freeze before baking?

    Reply
    • The Typical Mom says

      09/04/2017 at 4:44 pm

      I haven’t frozen it before. May make and portion into smaller containers, enough for 1 meal and freeze and then bring over.

      Reply
  6. Anita Kit says

    08/16/2017 at 2:55 am

    Do you cook the rice first before you add it it or add it in uncooked?

    Reply
    • The Typical Mom says

      08/17/2017 at 12:10 pm

      Cooked rice, yes.

      Reply
  7. Dolores says

    06/11/2017 at 11:31 am

    What size can of diced tomatoes do you use?

    Reply
    • The Typical Mom says

      06/19/2017 at 3:19 pm

      Regular size, 14 oz. or so.

      Reply
  8. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    03/23/2017 at 4:29 pm

    That looks wonderfully flavorful.

    Reply
  9. Guitar Chords says

    03/23/2017 at 8:25 am

    This is so much easier than the traditional dish!!

    Reply
  10. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    03/22/2017 at 8:43 am

    Stuffed peppers made easier? Yes please!

    Reply
    • The Typical Mom says

      03/22/2017 at 3:56 pm

      Lol…yes!!

      Reply

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