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How to Make Meaty Stuffed Pepper Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed peppers are a classic dish that combines hearty ingredients with the satisfying crunch of a bell pepper. It's a versatile recipe that can be adapted to include a variety of different fillings, and one of the best ways to enjoy this comforting dish is in the form of a casserole. This Meaty Stuffed Pepper Casserole takes all the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers and transforms them into a convenient and delicious one-pan meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 small green bell peppers (or 3 large), chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
  • ¼ (10.75 ounce) can water
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir green bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the hot butter until vegetables are slightly soft, 2 minutes. Stir sausage and ground beef into bell pepper mixture; cook until meat is crumbly and browned, stirring often, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain grease. Season mixture with salt, black pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
  • Mix diced tomatoes, rice, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce into meat mixture and bring to a simmer; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture into a large baking dish.
  • Whisk tomato soup with water in a bowl until smooth; pour soup over meat mixture. Spread Cheddar cheese over casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is heated through and Cheddar cheese is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    512 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 1467mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 99mg
    • Calcium: 284mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 915mg

    Categories

    Meat recipes
    Vegetable recipes
    Cheese recipes
    Rice recipes
    Casserole recipes