Inside-Out Stuffed Peppers

Name: Inside-Out Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 65 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

If you're craving stuffed bell peppers but short on time, this stuffed pepper casserole brings together all the beloved flavors of the classic dish in a quick, easy-to-make casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. casserole. Add the next 8 ingredients.
Cover and bake until the rice is tender, about 1 hour. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; cook until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 276 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.

My daughters don’t care for the usual green peppers stuffed with a meat-and-rice mixture, so one of the girls dreamed up this alternative. The peppers are simply chopped and combined with the other ingredients in a casserole. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Recipe Creator

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