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cheesy stuffed pepper casserole

Recipe by
Jo Ann Duren
Beaumont, TX

I have made this several times. My family prefers this over the stuffed Peppers.

yield 9 x13 baking dish
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cheesy stuffed pepper casserole

  • 2 c
    cooked rice
  • 1 lb
    ground chuck
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2
    large green peppers, diced
  • 1/2 c
    frozen diced onions
  • 20 oz
    can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 3
    14 ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 2
    14 ounce cans corn, drained
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make cheesy stuffed pepper casserole

  • 1
    Brown ground beef in a large stock pot, drain, remove from pan and set aside.
  • 2
    Heat oil in stock pot on medium high heat and add green peppers and onion.
  • 3
    Saute 5-10 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • 4
    To stock pot, add tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • 5
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • 6
    Stir in rice and ground chuck.
  • 7
    Pour into a 9x13 baking dish.
  • 8
    Top with shredded cheese.
  • 9
    Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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