italian stuffed pepper casserole
If you are a fan of stuffed bell peppers you will adore this easy and quick casserole that mimics the traditional dish but with much less work.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
4-5 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 2 - green peppers, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 5-6 - baby portebello mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 2 cups canned whole tomatoes chopped, with juice
- 1/3 cup sliced pepperocinis with juice
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 11/2 cups long grain rice, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded italian cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
How To Make italian stuffed pepper casserole
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Step 1In an oven safe skillet, Sauté peppers and onions in olive oil until crisp tender, about 3-4 mins. Season with one tsp. Italian seasoning and salt/pepper. Add ground beef and cook through. Add mushrooms, tomatoes and soup.
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Step 2Add pepperocinis, season with garlic powder remaining Italian seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.
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Step 3Stir in rice, parmesean cheese and 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese.
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Step 4Place in a 350 degree oven and bake 30 min. Top with remaining cheeses and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and melty.
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Category:
Beef
Category:
Casseroles
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#rice
Keyword:
#cheese
Keyword:
#Casserole
Keyword:
#ground-beef
Keyword:
#green peppers
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Bake
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