Stuffed Pepper Casserole [with Video]

When life gets busy, you need a family recipe that is quick to make, easy to bake and mouthwatering to eat – Stuffed Pepper Casserole to the rescue!

It’s made with hearty ground turkey breast, delicious bell peppers, crushed tomatoes and brown rice then topped with gooey sharp cheddar cheese. This post contains affiliate links.

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Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

This hearty and satisfying casserole is a great option for a cozy family dinner or a potluck with friends.

The combination of flavors and textures creates a comforting and familiar taste that is sure to please everyone.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole is also a healthy meal option.

The dish is loaded with nutritious ingredients such as ground beef, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

It is a great source of protein, fiber and vitamins, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal.

This recipe makes 4 servings. And a special thanks to Culinary.net for this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 20 ounces ground turkey breast or ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 large bell peppers, chopped (1 each red, yellow and green)
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup long-grain brown rice
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Casserole Directions:

Heat oven to 350 F.

In large skillet over medium heat, add turkey, onions, salt and pepper. Break up turkey and cook until browned.

Add turkey mixture to 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add bell peppers, crushed tomatoes, brown rice, oregano and garlic powder. Mix until combined. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 80-90 minutes until rice is tender. 

Remove foil, add shredded cheese and bake 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

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When life gets busy, you need a family recipe that is quick to make, easy to bake and mouthwatering to eat - Stuffed Pepper Casserole to the rescue!

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Ingredients

• 20 ounces ground turkey breast
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 large bell peppers, chopped (1 each red, yellow and green)
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup long-grain brown rice
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 F.
2. In large skillet over medium heat, add turkey, onions, salt and pepper. Break up turkey and cook until browned.
3. Add turkey mixture to 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add bell peppers, crushed tomatoes, brown rice, oregano and garlic powder. Mix until combined. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 80-90 minutes until rice is tender. 
4. Remove foil, add shredded cheese and bake 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 516Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 588mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 61g

Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.

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