Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Craving stuffed peppers with a fraction of the effort? Enter: stuffed pepper casserole. This one-pot wonder packs all the great flavor of a stuffed pepper while requiring way less effort. We took inspiration from our classic stuffed peppers for this casserole, creating a mixture of ground beef, tomato-flavored rice, and melty cheese. That being said, just like our other stuffed pepper recipes, you can really experiment with this recipe to make it your own. Here’s how to make it the best it can be:

How to make stuffed pepper casserole:
This stuffed pepper casserole recipe begins with the ingredients you love from classic stuffed peppers: ground beef, large chunks of peppers and onion, a fair amount of seasonings, and a tomato-heavy broth. A cup of rice dives into that pool of liquid gold, the whole thing slides in the oven, and within minutes, you have a warm and hearty meal ready to feed a crowd. But one last step! A stack of pepper Jack gets baked on top until it’s brown, bubbly, and totally irresistible. 

What's best about this casserole is that—just like regular stuffed peppers—there's no need to cook the peppers before they go into the oven. Thanks to the long bake alongside the broth and other elements that steam as they cook, the chunks of pepper come out perfectly tender.

Stuffed pepper variations.
We love the rich flavors of ground meat and beef broth, but feel free to mix and match with turkey, chicken, or plant-based options like vegan ground beef or chickpeas. Sensitive to heat? Swap out the cheese for Monterey Jack instead. Take inspiration from our many stuffed pepper recipes, then incorporate your favorites into this casserole version. 

Storage and freezing.
If you have any leftovers of this casserole, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for around 3-4 days. If you’d prefer to freeze them, store in an airtight, freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Before reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop, let thaw overnight in the refrigerator. 

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