this recipe is a new favorite in our house.
but then again, anything in a casserole dish is always a win to me.
we originally made it a few weeks ago, but it actually is perfect for the arrival of the cooler fall temperatures.
and for those of you that don’t like stuffed peppers, I think you’re weird because what is there to dislike – it’s pretty basic, don’t immediately assume this recipe isn’t your thang; my husband hates stuffed peppers and LOVED this.
Stuffed Pepper Casserole
recipe via Skinny Mom
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% or leaner)
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1½ Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 cups brown rice, cooked
- 24 oz jar of organic reduced-sugar spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup reduced-fat, shredded Italian 4 cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2.25 qt casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown lean ground beef with green pepper, red pepper, onion and minced garlic.
- Drain excess fat from meat mixture.
- Return ground beef, peppers and onion mixture to skillet. Add oregano, Stir in cooked brown rice and spaghetti sauce. Stir ingredients until evenly combined.Transfer meat and sauce to casserole dish. Cover casserole evenly with cheese.
- Bake casserole for 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
Definitely pinning this now!! I've actually been afraid to make a casserole because it seems so hard, but you've just inspired me to make it!!
YUM! pinning this now. i love a good casserole. xo jillian – stop by! I'm hosting a May Designs giveaway on cornflake dreams
Yum! We love stuffed peppers so I'm going to have to try this!