Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Stuffed Pepper Casserole brings classic comfort food to your dinner table with a satisfying blend of ground beef, rice, and bell peppers. Rich flavors meld together, creating a simple yet delicious meal you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Base:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 large bell peppers, seeded and diced
- 1 onion, peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Pantry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 cup long-grain uncooked white rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Montreal Grill Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray for effortless serving.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until thoroughly browned, breaking meat into crumbles while incorporating chopped bell peppers, onions, and minced garlic. Sauté until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Enhance the meat mixture with Montreal Grill Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly. Pour in diced tomatoes and beef stock, then fold in uncooked white rice. Allow ingredients to simmer and meld flavors for 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the beef and vegetable mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Generously sprinkle 1½ cups of cheddar cheese across the surface, reserving remaining cheese for final topping. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, ensuring rice becomes tender and liquid is completely absorbed.
- Remove foil and broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust. Remove from oven and let casserole rest 15 minutes, which allows ingredients to settle and makes serving more convenient.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier version that still packs incredible flavor.
- Try cauliflower rice instead of white rice to reduce carbohydrates and create a low-carb alternative that maintains the dish’s hearty texture.
- Choose bell peppers in different colors like red, yellow, and green to boost visual appeal and add subtle variations in sweetness and nutritional value.
- Always let the casserole rest after broiling to allow ingredients to settle, which helps create cleaner slices and prevents burning your mouth with scorching hot filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg