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This Unstuffed Pepper Bake features the classic ingredients of stuffed peppers, but in casserole form. Jam-packed with ground beef, green peppers, rice, and spices, this dish take just 30 minutes from start to finish!

Unstuffed Pepper Casserole

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This Unstuffed Pepper Casserole is packed with ground beef, green peppers, rice, and spices. It takes just 30 minutes from start to finish!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword casserole recipe, stuffed pepper recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 494
Author Gayle

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 green peppers
  • ½ white onion
  • 1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare rice according to packaged directions.
  • Dice green peppers and onions. In a large skillet, add ground beef, green peppers, and onion. Cook over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Drain mixture and return to skillet. Add cooked rice, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and cheese. Stir to combine. Spoon mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top of ground beef mixture.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through and bread crumbs are golden. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1309mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1285IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 5mg