Best 6 Easy Unstuffed Green Pepper Casserole Recipes

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**Easy Unstuffed Green Pepper Casserole: A Flavorful and Convenient Casserole Dish**

Unstuffed green pepper casserole is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of bell peppers, ground beef, rice, and a rich tomato sauce, all baked together in a casserole dish. This hearty and satisfying casserole is a perfect meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. It's a great way to enjoy the classic flavors of stuffed green peppers without the hassle of stuffing and rolling individual peppers.

The recipe offers two versions: a classic version and a lightened-up version. The classic version uses ground beef, while the lightened-up version uses ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese. Both versions are equally delicious and offer a slightly different flavor profile.

In addition to the main casserole recipe, the article also includes two bonus recipes: a green pepper casserole with sausage and a vegetarian green pepper casserole. These variations offer even more options for enjoying this versatile dish. The sausage version adds a smoky and savory flavor, while the vegetarian version is a hearty and flavorful meatless meal.

All of the recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are readily available at most grocery stores. With its simple preparation, minimal cleanup, and delicious flavor, this unstuffed green pepper casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

UNSTUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE



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Unstuffed Pepper Casserole with lean ground beef, bell peppers, farro, and cheese--easy enough for a weeknight family dinner!

Provided by Lucy Brewer

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 bell peppers, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 14- ounce can tomato sauce
1 14- ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
2 cups cooked farro
2 cups shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Brown meat with peppers and garlic in a large skillet, then drain off excess grease. Return meat mixture to skillet and stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, beef broth, seasoning, farro, and ½ cup of shredded ¾ cup shredded cheese.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 servings, Calories 328 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 909 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g

STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE



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Get the taste of stuffed peppers without the fuss by making this easy casserole.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)
2 cups diced bell peppers
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup uncooked white basmati rice
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheddar cheese blend (6 oz)

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, bell peppers, onion, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown and vegetables soften.
  • Add garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute longer.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce and soy sauce. Stir until well combined. Heat to boiling.
  • Add uncooked rice. Return to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover; let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1490 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

UNSTUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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A classic family favorite deconstructed. My kids love stuffed green peppers, but don't like to eat the whole peppers, so I came up with this to make it more appealing to my picky eaters.

Provided by Paul E Hamilton

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
3 cups cooked rice
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups tomato sauce
½ cup brown sugar
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break ground beef into pieces and add to skillet; cook and stir until about half of the beef is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and green bell pepper into the beef; continue to cook and stir until the beef is entirely browned, about 5 minutes more. Drain and discard grease.
  • Mix tomato sauce and brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over the beef mixture. Stir rice into the beef mixture and stir; transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Cool dish 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 713.9 mg, Sugar 23 g

UNSTUFFED PEPPERS



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If you like stuffed peppers, you'll love this speedy version. It offers all the comforting flavor of the original, but takes just half an hour. Instead of cooking the instant rice, you can use 2 cups leftover cooked rice if you have it on hand. -Beth Dewyer, Du Bois, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 pound ground beef
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook rice according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook beef, green peppers and onion over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in rice, marinara sauce and seasoning blend. Stir in cheese. , Toss bread crumbs and oil; sprinkle over the top. Bake until heated through and topping is golden brown, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

UNSTUFFED GREEN PEPPER CASSEROLE



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Found this on About.com under Southern foods. I changed the peppers from being stuffed to lining the casserole dish. Sort of a Lazy Stuffed Peppers. I changed the recipe from stuffed pappers to unstuffed. I love the filling for stuffed peppers and the taste the peppers give the filling but not too keen on chomping on the peppers themselves.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large green bell peppers
1 -1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon salt (seasoned salt can be used)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (12 -14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained (optional)
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
4 slices of raw bacon (or more)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (SEE NOTE)

Steps:

  • NOTE:.
  • You can use any combo of the following to suit your tastes = sauce, paste and diced(undrained) tomatoes,.
  • Cut tops off peppers; remove seeds and membranes, and cut each pepper into 4 to 8 pieces.
  • Cook peppers in simmering water to cover for 5 minutes.
  • Brown ground beef and onions; pour off excess grease.
  • Add seasonings, rice, and corn(if used) and tomato sauce.
  • Heat until hot and bubbly.
  • Lay the pepper pieces across the bottom of the casserole dish and pile filling on top.
  • Place cut off tops on top of filling.
  • Add strips of raw bacon on top of that and pour tomato(combo) sauce over.
  • Bake stuffed peppers at 350° for 30 minutes.

GREEN PEPPER CASSEROLE



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I always prepare this family favorite when peppers and onions are in season.-Ellen Lloyd, Greenfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds ground beef
5 small onions, chopped
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon paprika
3 medium green peppers, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) peas, drained
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 jar (4 ounces) pimientos, drained
Salt and pepper to taste
1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add soup and paprika. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Stir in the green peppers, peas, mushrooms, pimientos, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until peppers are tender. , Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a large serving bowl; top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right green peppers. Look for large, firm peppers with smooth skin. Avoid peppers with bruises or blemishes.
  • Cook the rice ahead of time. This will save you time when you're assembling the casserole.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to the casserole. Some good options include onions, celery, carrots, and mushrooms.
  • Don't overcook the casserole. The green peppers should be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Serve the casserole hot or cold. It's delicious either way!

Conclusion:

This unstuffed green pepper casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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