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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

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We love stuffed peppers, but it takes a lot of time to put them together. This is our solution.

*I forgot to take pictures of it plated. 

Ingredients

2 T Olive Oil
1 – Medium Onion
2 T Minced Garlic
1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef
4-6 Green Bell Peppers
2 – 15 oz Cans Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
1 – 8.8 oz Bag Uncle Ben’s Ready Spanish Rice
1 cup Colby Jack Cheese
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese

Directions

Dice Onions and peppers into bite size pieces.

Preheat oven to 350 degree.

In a large skillet saute onions and garlic in olive oil. Add in ground beef and brown.

Add in pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Pour into 9X13 casserole dish. Stir in tomatoes and rice. Stir in colby jack cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes. Top with mozzarella cheese.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

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I grew up eating stuffed peppers and tried several different recipes, but didn’t find one that was just right until I combined a couple of them to create this one.

Ingredients

6-10 Medium to Large Bell Peppers
1/2 cup Water
1 Medium Onion
1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef
2 cans Fire Roasted Tomatoes
2 T Italian Seasoning
2 cups Cooked Brown Rice
2 – 3 cups Shredded Cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place water in the bottom of casserole dish that fits the number of peppers you have. Remove top and seeds from the Bell Peppers. Place upside down in casserole dish.

Microwave for 3 minutes on HIGH. Drain all excess water from casserole dish.

Chop onion into bite size pieces. Brown onion and ground beef together.

Stir in tomatoes and Italian Seasoning.

Stir in rice and 1 cup cheese.

Stuff filling into each pepper.

Bake for 25 minutes. Top each pepper with cheese. Bake additional 5 minutes.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.