PAM'S MICROWAVE STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE

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Picture this... Christmas season is upon you, you bought ground beef, ground pork, and green peppers to make stuffed Peppers. It is three days later and you still haven't had the time to make them. So to keep from losing all the ingredients, you decide to do the next best thing and make a casserole. Not enough time. Hello...

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories     Casseroles

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 lb lean ground chuck
3/4 lb lean ground pork (or can use italian sausage, remove casings)
3 medium green bell peppers, seeded and chopped into 1" chunks
1/2 large onion, chopped into 3/4" pieces
1 can(s) diced tomatoes, roasted garlic flavored
1 can(s) diced tomatoes, italian style
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder or to taste
1/2 tsp ground cumin or to taste
1 pkg uncle ben's chicken flavored ready rice (or two cups of cooked rice)
seasoning salt and pepper to taste
1 to 2 tsp lemon juice, fresh (optional)
shredded mozzarella cheese (optional but very good)

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and chop peppers and onion, and place into a Ziplock, Zip and Steam microwave steamer bag. (or into a microwave safe bowl with 2 tsp water covered with plastic wrap) and steam on HIGH power for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from microwave and allow to sit to finish steaming.
  • 2. In a very large microwave safe mixing bow, divide both meats into bite size pieces, microwave on high for 3 minutes, stir to break up clumps and continue to microwave in 2 minute intervals, breaking up clumps if they form, until completely cooked.(This took me about 10minutes total) Remove bowl and pour off any extra fat that accumulated.
  • 3. Add steamed veggies, and all other ingredients except rice, lemon juice and mozzarella (if using). Stir together well, making sure the tomato paste is well distributed. Add rice and stir. Taste and adjust salt, pepper and seasonings. Add lemon juice if desired to brighten the taste. Heat to desired temperature in microwave if needed.
  • 4. May be served immediately or you may pour into a lagre baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella and either heat in microwave to melt cheese or pop under broiler to melt and brown the cheese.

jack k
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This casserole was a disappointment. The flavors were bland and the texture was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


C Lash
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I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great! It's a family favorite and I highly recommend it.


Faith Peter's
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This was a great recipe! The casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bilal Bilalbk
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Arianna McDonald
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I love this casserole! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Rosye Ekeieta
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This was a delicious and easy casserole to make. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it was still very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Branden Durrette
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great! My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Fabian Valenzuela dominguez
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This casserole was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland and the texture was mushy.


dee bee
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.


Azeem Bhatti
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This was a great recipe! The instructions were easy to follow and the casserole turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Yojana Bhusal
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Ebrahim Ismail
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The peppers were stuffed with a delicious mixture of rice, beef, and vegetables, and the sauce was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.