Stuffed Pepper Casserole Beef (Print Format)
One-skillet dinner with all the flavors of stuffed peppers. Ground beef, bell peppers, rice, and melted cheese in every bite!
# Ingredients:
→ Hearty Base
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1 pound ground beef
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2 bell peppers, chopped
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1 onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Flavor Builders
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Liquid and Rice
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15 ounces low-sodium beef broth
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15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
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¾ cup uncooked long grain white rice
→ Cheesy Goodness
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¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
# Steps:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add your ground beef. Cook it, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it's mostly browned and looking delicious!
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Toss in the chopped onions and bell peppers right into the skillet with the beef. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables start to soften and everything smells amazing.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until it's fragrant and making your kitchen smell like heaven. Don't let it burn!
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Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and uncooked rice. Mix everything thoroughly so all those flavors can get to know each other.
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Crank up the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes. Give it a stir once halfway through. The rice should be tender and have absorbed all those wonderful flavors!
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Remove the lid and stir in half of both the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until they're completely melted into the mixture. This creates that creamy, comforting base.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top. Cover and let it melt naturally, or if your pan is oven-proof, pop it under the broiler for quick melting. Serve immediately while it's hot and gooey!
# Tips:
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This is all the comfort of stuffed peppers but way easier! No hollowing out peppers or individual assembly - just one skillet and you're done.
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The beauty of this dish is that the rice cooks right in the skillet with all the other ingredients, absorbing all those amazing flavors as it goes.
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Freshly shredded cheese really makes a difference here - it melts so much better than pre-shredded and creates that perfect creamy texture.