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One Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole

One Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
All the flavors of stuffed peppers without any of the fuss coming together in ONE PAN! So hearty, decadent and filling!
4.9 stars (24 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef*
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 cup beef broth*
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Wisconsin Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  • Stir in bell peppers until tender, about 3-4 minutes
  • Stir in tomatoes, green chiles, rice, beef broth, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
  • Remove from heat and top with cheeses. Cover until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

*Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted.
*Vegetable or chicken broth can be substituted.