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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Casserole combines ground beef, bell peppers, rice, tomatoes, and cheese in one skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Casserole
Cuisine American-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450 g ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers any color, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 15 oz / 425 g diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz / 425 g tomato sauce
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice long grain or jasmine
  • 3 cups beef broth or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt plus more to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Brown the meat: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until browned and the onion is tender. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  • Add the vegetables: Stir in the chopped bell peppers and minced garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the peppers begin to soften and the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Combine the ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, uncooked rice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly so the rice is distributed throughout the mixture.
  • Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking. Continue cooking until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Add the cheese: Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar or mozzarella evenly over the top. Cover for 2–3 minutes, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese.
  • Serve: Spoon the casserole into bowls and serve warm. Add fresh chopped parsley on top if desired

Notes

For a leaner version, use ground turkey and a reduced-fat cheese. You can also add extra bell peppers for more vegetables or stir in a handful of chopped parsley before serving.
Serve with a simple green salad, steamed vegetables, or warm crusty bread. For extra flavor, a spoonful of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt can be added to individual portions.
If using beef broth, choose a halal-certified broth when needed. The same applies to packaged seasonings and cheese if following a strict halal diet.