One-Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole

One-Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole made in less than 30 minutes is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe. Delicious casserole recipe made with ground beef, rice, peppers, and tons of flavor!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: One-Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Servings: servings

Calories: 500kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
½ cup yellow onion
3 garlic cloves minced or chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
5-10 ounces spinach
2 red bell peppers sliced
2 yellow bell peppers sliced
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
15 ounce petite diced tomatoes and juices
2 cups rice 5-minute rice or packaged cooked rice
1 cup fiesta cheese divided
¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic cloves. Cook for 7 minutes or until the meat is cooked through. Drain any fat from the pot.
Add the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes. Mix continually.
Add the spinach, peppers, beef broth, and tomatoes. Mix until combined.
Turn the burner to medium-low and allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the peppers soften. Stir occasionally while cooking.
While that is simmering, make the 5-minute rice.
Add the cooked rice and ½ cup of cheese to the pot. Mix until combined. Remove from heat and then top with the remaining cheese and cilantro and serve.

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