Best 2 Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole Recipes

**Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole: A Flavorful and Hearty Dish**

Indulge in the delectable flavors of our stuffed green pepper casserole, a culinary masterpiece that combines the goodness of tender green peppers, savory ground beef, and a delectable rice filling. This classic casserole is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a medley of vegetables, herbs, and spices that come together to create a truly unforgettable dish. Join us as we explore the delightful journey of preparing this hearty and comforting casserole, with variations that cater to vegetarian and gluten-free preferences, ensuring that everyone can savor this delightful creation.

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STUFFED GREEN PEPPER CASSEROLE

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This was a great way to use up leftover rice. I found this recipe as an alternative to stuffed peppers, but much faster. This is tasty and fast to make with ingredients you have on hand. Recipe courtesy of All You May 2013 and Whitney Coy of Lancaster, Ohio.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb sweet sausage (casings removed) or 1 lb hot Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
29 ounces tomatoes (with juice)
45 ounces tomato sauce
30 ounces corn, drained
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (I used fresh garlic)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups white rice, cooked
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. (I skipped this step and found I didn't need to worry about anything spilling anywhere by using a larger pan).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring to break up chunks, until browned, 4 or 5 minutes. Put in bowl and wipe out skillet.
Warm oil in skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion and cook, stirring, until peppers are just tender.
Stir in sausage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Turn heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring once. Add rice.
Pour mixture into a 9x13inch baking dish and place on baking sheet. (I found by putting the entire mixture into an 11x14" pan there was enough room, and I didn't need to dirty another dish or waste foil).
Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheddar.
Return to oven and bake until cheese melts, about 3 to 5 minutes longer.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

STUFFED GREEN PEPPER CASSEROLE

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It has all the basic ingredients for a yummy one dish meal the whole family will love! I think it can be customized such as serve all meat and vegetable ingredients over the rice instead of mixed with it. Use hashbrowns or diced potatoes in place of the rice or add additional vegetables if you desire. It's so versatile!

Provided by Deborah Foust-Vick

Categories Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (or ground meat of your choice)
1/2 pkg frozen chopped onions
1 pkg frozen chopped green peppers
2 c cooked rice
2 can(s) tomato sauce
1 can(s) italian style diced tomatoes with juice
2 can(s) corn - drained
1 Tbsp garlic pepper seasoning (to taste)
2 c shredded cheese (i used colby jack)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9 x 13" glass or metal baking dish with aluminum foil. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or stockpot, brown ground beef. drain if needed depending on the type of meat you are using.
3. Add garlic pepper seasoning, onions and green peppers to meat and saute until veggies are just tender.
4. While meat, peppers and onions are cooking, prepare the 2 1/2 cups rice. I used Microwave and it took about 5 minutes to cook and set for 4 minutes.
5. When rice is done, add canned ingredients to meat mixture and slowly mix in rice to thoroughly combine ingredients.
6. Pour mixture into the baking dish and flatten to even. Put in oven on next to bottom rack position and bake for 30 minutes.
7. After 30 minutes, remove from oven and top with cheese. Return to oven and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is fully melted, a little longer if you wish to have crustier cheese.
8. Remove from oven. Let sit for about 5 minutes and serve. My family loved it!

Tips:

To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe instructions. Let it cool completely, then cover it and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, reheat the casserole in a 350°F oven for about 30 minutes, or until heated through.
If you don't have any cooked rice on hand, you can use instant rice. Just cook it according to the package directions and let it cool completely before using it in the casserole.
You can also use other types of ground meat in this casserole, such as ground turkey, chicken, or lamb. Just be sure to cook it thoroughly before adding it to the casserole.
If you don't have any green peppers on hand, you can use other types of peppers, such as bell peppers or poblano peppers. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
To make the casserole more cheesy, you can add a layer of shredded cheese to the top before baking it.

Conclusion:

This stuffed green pepper casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice and ground beef. With its combination of flavors and textures, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.