Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines all the flavors of stuffed peppers in a hassle-free manner.
Equipment
- large skillet
- 3-quart baking dish
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil plus more for greasing the baking dish
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 piece red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 piece green bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb. ground beef 80/20
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1.5 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 0.5 tsp. black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 4 pieces vine-ripened tomatoes chopped
- 1 large zucchini quartered lengthwise and sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 3-quart baking dish with oil.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the beef is cooked through and browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and zucchini and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth, then remove from heat and spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
Notes
This casserole offers a convenient way to enjoy the flavors of stuffed peppers without the hassle of stuffing individual peppers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg
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