Unstuffed Bell Peppers Casserole
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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked brown rice1.5 pounds lean ground beef (can substitute ground turkey)1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped bell pepper1.5 15-oz cans tomato saucestrips/squares of bell pepper to line dish4 slices mozzarella cheese
Directions
Cook rice according to package directions, omitting any salt and/or butter. In skillet, brown ground beef with onion and chopped bell pepper, adding salt and pepper.
When rice is done, add beef mixture and tomato sauce and mix well. Line bottom of 2.5 quart casserole dish with bell pepper strips/squares. Pour rice mixture on top. Lay cheese over the top.
Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes, long enough for the cheese to bubble and begin to brown.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHEFGIRL00.
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 358.8
  • Total Fat: 20.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 71.3 mg
  • Sodium: 582.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 21.1 g

Member Reviews
  • SHASHEE71
     This was lacking something... spices, maybe. I think if you substitute the tomato sauce w/ a jar of already seasoned Ragu this recipe would be just perfect!! Otherwise, it was really good!! I added a bit of garlic powder. I will DEFINITELY try it again w/ seasoned sauce. The prep wasn't so bad! - 9/18/08
  • GINAN1970
     Really good! I added some diced tomatoes and garlic. I like things spicy so I also added cayenne, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce - made it perfect for my tastes! - 2/27/10
  • THEKIMDA
     Ummm...YUM! Great if you like peppers (and I do!) Cut the recipe in half though unless you're feeding an army :) - 11/21/07
  • BCHAPLIN3
     I looked at all the different comments and combined a few - used turkey meat, added beans and corn and put less rice and more sauce and spices and it was delicious!! I will definitely be making this again! - 6/28/13
  • DQUEENS
     A-mazing! The DH loved it too. We've been eating it for a couple of days now and not tired of it yet - 10/24/12
  • BARBJEANK
     Delicious! Added seasonings my family likes & they loved it!! - 8/5/12
  • VERIVEGI
     I'm going to try this recipe - to make it vegan, use Daiya Mozzarella Style Shreds and TVP or chopped up vegan burger such as Morningstar Farms Grillers. - 8/4/12
  • CD12599954
     add sesonings/garlic powder cayene peper//1/2the reciepe for about 6 servings - 8/4/12
  • MYGOLDENBOYS3
     Sounds fantastic and I like the idea of peppers in bottom of the dish rather than trying to stuff half peppers. Thanks and I plan to try it this week! - 8/4/12
  • CD12390429
     I will be making this tonight for dinner using 1 can of black beans and 1 can of corn drained instead of the rice and shredded cheese instead of cheese slices. The leftovers are great wrapped up in a tortilla. Yum! - 8/3/12
  • SHELLBO05
     I loved this!!! My family has always said the green peppers are to much and now its perfect, I did use pepper jack cheese on top. - 7/23/11
  • GS_MOMMA
     This was great. I used ground turkey instead of the beef. I also added a little cumin and garlic when cooking the meat/onions/peppers. Subbed the mozzerella cheese for pepper jack cheese. - 1/30/10
  • ZANY17
     delicious!! i also halved the recipe (well my amounts were approximate) and it made what i think of as 6 servings. i did use jarred spaghetti sauce. - 1/4/10
  • DEMENTRA
     This dish is awesome, everyone loves it! I use ground turkey and add garlic powder and Italian seasoning. With me feeding 2 households dinner it's the perfect size! - 7/31/09
  • WARNDTS
     My husband even liked it and he usually doesn't eat anything green - 1/25/08
  • DMARIE04
     this was delicious. I used brown rice, ground turkey, and shredded mozz. cheese. Makes WAY more than 8 servings and needs a bigger pan than a 2.5 quart. - 1/17/08
  • DANI323
     can't wait to try it, sounds delish! - 1/17/08
  • BRANDNEWTJONES
     this sounds fast and easy, can't wait to make it!!!!!!
    - 1/14/08
  • RUTHIJO
     My husband and I both loved this dish, he even helped me make it, it is that easy. It does make up a big batch especially with only 2 eating so I froze the left overs in single serving bowls. Made a wonderful lunch for me on several occasions! - 12/13/07
  • PEPPER15728
     Great recipe! I love stuffed peppers, but husband isn't crazy about them at all. He actually likes this!!! Said I can have it any time I want. I halved the recipe as saw it was for 8 and only 2 of us....more than enough. Could have leftovers for lunch!! Thanks for a great recipe. - 10/28/07
  • PURKLELOVE
     Oh so Yummy! - 10/10/07
  • YOUNGATHEART136
     This was good. Probably won't make it again only because the hubby wasn't blown away. It made a much bigger quantity than I was expecting so I froze some portions for easy lunches later! - 10/8/07
  • GINGERKOALA
     I made this with ground turkey and used white jasmine rice to save time - I also added some dried marjoram and thyme to the meat. Delicious! I will use brown rice next time... - 9/30/07
  • JCHELMS1
     Awesome! My whole family loved it! - 9/19/07
  • BLUEWOLFCHICK
     This was a good dish. Everyone loved it! - 9/9/07



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