Name: Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey); 1 onion (small, diced); 1 tsp garlic (minced ); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 can tomato soup; 2 cups rice (cooked ); 1 cup diced tomatoes; 3 green peppers (large, diced); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Easy as can be! This stuffed pepper casserole recipe takes the classic flavors and ingredients of stuffed green peppers, then turns them into a cheesy comfort food dish that is irresistible.

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While I’m calling this a stuffed pepper casserole, it’s more of a deconstructed stuffed pepper dish. Yep, there’s no stuffing needed! Instead of stuffing the filling into the peppers, the bell peppers here are sliced, sautéed, then mixed with the other ingredients. So technically, I guess this should be called an unstuffed pepper casserole with the flavors of its kissin’ cousin classic stuffed peppers.

Here are all the reasons why I loved this stuffed pepper casserole:

It takes just one pot and one casserole dish to make this casserole. You can even cook the rice in the same skillet to save time.
It’s so quick and easy to make. All you have to do is cook the ingredients in a skillet, let it simmer, and then cook for 20 minutes. This dish makes the perfect weeknight meal, as it’s prepped, cooked, and ready to eat in about 45 minutes.
This casserole is gluten-free and can easily be vegetarian with a couple of switches. Just substitute the ground meat for tofu, a can of white beans, or your favorite meat substitute, and don’t sprinkle with cheese.

Are you now convinced to try this stuffed pepper casserole instead of traditional stuffed peppers? Let’s get cooking!

Recipe Ingredients

Ground beef or ground turkey
Small onion – diced
Minced garlic
Salt
Pepper
1 can tomato soup
2 cups cooked rice. (make it low carb with our riced cauliflower)
Medium diced tomato
3 large green peppers – diced
Shredded cheddar cheese

In a large skillet, brown the hamburger meat (whether that’s ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken), onion, and minced garlic until the meat is brown. Drain if needed.

Add in the salt, pepper, tomato soup, rice, diced tomatoes, and bell pepper.

Mix well and allow the mixture to cook for 10 -15 minutes.

Spoon the mixture into a casserole dish.

Top with the shredded cheese.

Optional: top with a few leftover green pepper pieces.

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes to melt the cheese.

Storage

Store any casserole leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. This casserole is the perfect dish to make ahead of time.
You can also store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave. You might want to spruce it up with a little hot sauce or just salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Notes

Serve your stuffed bell pepper casserole with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley and creamy Greek yogurt.
Use your favorite cheese in this casserole recipe, whether that’s a combination of cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese, or something milder like mozzarella cheese or Monterey Jack.
You can use a combination of red, yellow, and green bell pepper in this dish. You could also add additional vegetables like frozen spinach or chopped zucchini.
To make this into a low-carb casserole, substitute the rice for cauliflower rice.
Speaking of, you can use whichever rice you prefer, like brown rice, long-grain rice, or even quinoa.
If you want to add more spices to this dish, go for a teaspoon of chili powder and cumin for a Mexican-inspired addition or a teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
Turn your leftovers into stuffed pepper wraps for lunch the next day. Delicious!

Recipe FAQs

What do you serve with stuffed pepper casserole?

This casserole is a hearty main dish already. But if you like, you can serve it with a refreshing green salad or a side of cornbread.

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