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Cheesy beef and vegetable baked casserole in cast iron skillet.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine international
Servings 6 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese mix of cheddar and mozzarella
  • Parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned.
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  • Drain excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the diced onion and bell peppers, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
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  • Mix in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another 30 seconds.
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  • Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, rice, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
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  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the skillet with a lid (or aluminum foil if using a casserole dish).
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
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  • Place the skillet back in the oven, under the broiler, for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish the casserole with chopped parsley before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 35gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 792mgFiber: 2g
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