Easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole
A hearty, one-dish meal featuring ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheese baked in a casserole for a family-friendly dinner that's easy to prepare.
Servings: 6
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Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in rice, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until rice is tender and cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Notes
Serve hot with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.