Pioneer Woman Stuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe
This Pioneer Woman Stuffed Pepper Casserole recipe is a comforting, cheesy, and flavorful dish combining ground beef, bell peppers, rice, and melted cheese. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal. Keywords: stuffed pepper casserole, Pioneer Woman recipe, ground beef casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 large bell peppers
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions, garlic, and bell peppers to the beef. Sauté until soft.
- Stir in uncooked rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving (optional).
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef. You can also use brown rice for added fiber.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg