Easy Cheesy Stuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while mozzarella is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while couscous is often less expensive.

Pre-spray the meat smasher to prevent sticking.

In a skillet, add 1 pound of ground beef and 1 chopped onion.

Cook the beef and onion until the meat is browned and cooked through.

Add 1.5 cups of chopped mixed bell peppers to the skillet.

Sauté the mixture until the peppers are soft and the onions are translucent, about 5-10 minutes.

Drain the grease from the meat mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the meat mixture and stir.

Add 1 cup of uncooked jasmine rice to the skillet.

Pour in 2 cups of beef broth and stir to combine.

Add 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 0.5 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, covered.

After simmering, transfer the mixture to a casserole dish.

Top the mixture with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 0.5 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Bake the casserole for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

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