Stuffed Pepper Casserole Beef Bake

🌶️🧀 Stuffed Pepper Casserole Beef Bake 🍚🥩

All the cozy flavors of stuffed peppers baked into one cheesy, satisfying casserole! 🏡🍽️

Ingredients:

* 1 lb ground beef

* 1 tbsp olive oil

* 1 small onion, diced

* 1 green bell pepper, diced

* 1 red bell pepper, diced

* 2 cloves garlic, minced

* 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)

* 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

* 2 cups cooked white rice

* 1 tsp Italian seasoning

* 1/2 tsp paprika

* Salt and pepper to taste

* 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

* Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions and peppers until slightly softened (about 5 minutes).

3. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.

4. Stir in garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, and seasonings. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.

5. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and top with shredded cheese.

6. Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Pro Tip:

For extra flavor, try using fire-roasted tomatoes and adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce to the meat mixture!