pam's microwave stuffed pepper casserole

Name: Pam's Microwave Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 pound(s) lean ground chuck; 3/4 pound(s) lean ground pork (or can use italian sausage, remove casings); 3 medium green bell peppers, seeded and chopped into 1" chunks; 1/2 large onion, chopped into 3/4" pieces; 1 can(s) diced tomatoes, roasted garlic flavored; 1 can(s) diced tomatoes, italian style; 2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 1 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin or to taste; 1 package(s) uncle ben's chicken flavored ready rice (or two cups of cooked rice); - seasoning salt and pepper to taste; 1 to 2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice, fresh (optional); - shredded mozzarella cheese (optional but very good)

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Pam Ellingson

Wichita, KS

Updated on Dec 22, 2012

Picture this... Christmas season is upon you, you bought ground beef, ground pork, and green peppers to make stuffed Peppers. It is three days later and you still haven't had the time to make them. So to keep from losing all the ingredients, you decide to do the next best thing and make a casserole. Not enough time. Hello Microwave!! Fast and tasty, and easy peasy. Hope you will try it and enjoy!!

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Microwave

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3/4 pound lean ground chuck
3/4 pound lean ground pork (or can use italian sausage, remove casings)
3 medium green bell peppers, seeded and chopped into 1" chunks
1/2 large onion, chopped into 3/4" pieces
1 can diced tomatoes, roasted garlic flavored
1 can diced tomatoes, italian style
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or to taste
1 package uncle ben's chicken flavored ready rice (or two cups of cooked rice)
- seasoning salt and pepper to taste
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh (optional)
- shredded mozzarella cheese (optional but very good)

How To Make pam's microwave stuffed pepper casserole

Step 1

Wash and chop peppers and onion, and place into a Ziplock, Zip and Steam microwave steamer bag. (or into a microwave safe bowl with 2 tsp water covered with plastic wrap) and steam on HIGH power for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from microwave and allow to sit to finish steaming.

Step 2

In a very large microwave safe mixing bow, divide both meats into bite size pieces, microwave on high for 3 minutes, stir to break up clumps and continue to microwave in 2 minute intervals, breaking up clumps if they form, until completely cooked.(This took me about 10minutes total) Remove bowl and pour off any extra fat that accumulated.
Step 3

Add steamed veggies, and all other ingredients except rice, lemon juice and mozzarella (if using). Stir together well, making sure the tomato paste is well distributed. Add rice and stir. Taste and adjust salt, pepper and seasonings. Add lemon juice if desired to brighten the taste. Heat to desired temperature in microwave if needed.
Step 4

May be served immediately or you may pour into a lagre baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella and either heat in microwave to melt cheese or pop under broiler to melt and brown the cheese.
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