Description
Pioneer Woman Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a comforting dish that features ground beef, bell peppers, rice, and a savory tomato sauce, all baked together with melted cheese on top. This casserole captures all the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers but in a convenient, one-pan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Vegetables: Add diced onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the rice, chicken broth, marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.