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Stuffed pepper casserole

Meaty Stuffed Pepper Casserole

"Try this hearty meaty stuffed pepper casserole recipe for a satisfying dinner. Loaded with savory flavors and melted cheese. Delicious!"
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

  • - Large pot
  • - Baking dish
  • - Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 small green bell peppers or 3 large, chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch dried oregano or to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder or to taste
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 10.75 ounce cans condensed tomato soup
  • 1/4 10.75 ounce can water
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped green bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until the vegetables are slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the ground Italian sausage and ground beef to the pot. Cook until the meat is crumbly and browned, stirring often, for about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pot.
  • Season the meat mixture with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and garlic powder.
  • Mix in the diced tomatoes, cooked white rice, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour the mixture into a large baking dish.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the condensed tomato soup and water until smooth. Pour the soup mixture over the meat mixture in the baking dish.
  • Spread the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is heated through and the Cheddar cheese is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot and enjoy your meaty stuffed pepper casserole!

Notes

This casserole is a comforting twist on traditional stuffed peppers, featuring a flavorful meat mixture topped with gooey melted cheese.
Keyword Stuffed pepper