{"id":89685,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T01:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/inside-out-stuffed-peppers\/"},"modified":"2024-11-11T12:02:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T18:02:48","slug":"inside-out-stuffed-peppers","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/inside-out-stuffed-peppers\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside-Out Stuffed Peppers"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you love the idea of stuffed bell peppers but want the ease of a casserole, reach for this recipe. A delicious spin on the old favorite, this savory casserole dish is an easy way to have a filling, flavorful dish on your table in an hour. It’s all of the things that you love about stuffed peppers but in one easy-to-eat casserole.<\/p>\n
Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. While the oven is preheating, cook the beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain thoroughly, then transfer the meat to a greased 2 quart casserole dish.<\/p>\n Next, chop the onion, green bell pepper and stewed tomatoes and add them to the beef. Add uncooked long-grain rice, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.<\/p>\n After all the ingredients have been added to the casserole dish, cover and bake until the rice is tender for about one hour. Uncover and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese. Cook until the cheese has melted (this should take an additional five minutes).<\/p>\n As with most casseroles, storing this version is straightforward. Once completely cooled, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. To reheat, simply place it back in the oven on low and let it sit until thoroughly warmed through. Additionally, you can freeze stuffed bell pepper casserole for up to three months. To rewarm, you’ll first need to thaw it overnight in the fridge and then proceed with the baking instructions.<\/p>\n Yes. Making this casserole dish is a satisfying way to meal prep, as it can be stored in the freezer for up to a few months and pulled out just in time for a chilly fall evening.<\/p>\n You’ll want to stick with the uncooked rice this recipe calls for. If you add cooked rice, you’ll end up with a casserole that’s basically just a dish full of mush\u2014not the most appealing.<\/p>\n You can try adding more vegetables (consider frozen corn, chopped mushrooms or even a variety of peppers) to boost nutrients and flavor. Adding garlic is always a plus, too.<\/p>\n This dish is a bit heartier, so serving it with lighter sides is a good idea. You can go right with a green salad, or melt-in-your-mouth corn on the cob.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" My daughters don\u2019t 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. \u2014Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8053,"featured_media":2108243,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304162,307308,305883,304328,304292,305487,304338,304390,303966,307728,307320,304368,303887,306848,304268,307307,307723,324623,307579,307559,304388,304150,303883,307614,307594,304403],"categories-v2":[308500,309439,310347,311533,311532,308988,308984,308481,308305,310796,308992,308761,308495,310690,310362,311542,308745,308478,309603,259483,310342,310685,309177,310563,310541,308752,309434,308476,310591,339211,308812],"coauthors":[343493],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Old-Fashioned Stuffed Bell 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Peppers","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2024-06-28","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT01H05M","totalTime":"PT01H20M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Inside-Out-Stuffed-Peppers_EXPS_TOHD24_398_JenaCarlin_8.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Dinner"],"description":" I made it for a potluck at work & doubled the recipe. I added seasonings to my hamburger meat as I cooked it, and I'm thankful because it would've been very bland otherwise. Needed more water than the 1 cup doubling the recipe would call for & needed to cook for about 2 1\/2 hours. Next time, I will cook the veggies with the meat, cook the rice, & join it all in a casserole dish & let cook in the oven for a bit to let the flavors mesh & then the 5 mins for the cheese. Overall ok recipe needs a lot of modifications<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Shara900"},"reviewBody":" I made this and although it was good, it was so very bland. I had to add Cajun seasoning and V-8 plus the water and more rice was definitely needed and I used instant rice and it was. Other than that it was a solid recipe just needed a little tweaking :)<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jamey810"},"reviewBody":" First time trying this recipe. I saut\u00e9ed the onion & bell peppers with the ground meat & added the canned tomatoes & a small can of tomato sauce to the skillet mixture. Used Basmati rice for extra flavor. Had one packet of sesame garlic veggie roasting seasoning & added it to the skillet mixture with the Worcestershire sauce. Will add a bit more shredded cheese on top but this is a new favorite! Love it!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-10-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Betty734"},"reviewBody":"This was very good, really did really taste like a stuffed pepper. I followed another reviewer and made the following changes. Cooked the rice ahead of time, fried the hamburger with 2 cloves of garlic, 2 chopped orange peppers and 1 chopped onion. Added 1 finely chopped tomato, a can of cream of cheddar cheese soup, 1 tbsp worchestershire, 1\/2 tsp. pepper, 1\/2 tsp. cajun seasoning, 1\/4 tsp. salt. Topped with a cup of tex mex shredded cheese and baked for 45 minutes. A keeper for sure!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-10-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"greyghost"},"reviewBody":" As well all do, we try to follow the recipe, which I did, but when reading some of the posts saying it was a bit dry, I decided to add my own little kick. I add basil and oregano tomato dices, it gave it a little extra flavor, added Italian seasoning to the hamburger while cooking, and I also poured regular spaghetti sauce on top before the cheese. My husband LOVED it and it truly tasted like stuffed peppers.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-09-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Holli737"},"reviewBody":" I saw someone asked if you could use already cooked rice. Contrary to the answer , I did and it was perfect and much faster . I saut\u00e9ed the beef and vegetables in a large skillet adding the worstechire and other spices including fresh chopped garlic. Used uncle Ben's long grain microwave pouches. Using a slotted spoon transferred the meatand veggie comination to casserole dish dumped in rice mixed it, topped it with cheese baked at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes just until heated through and cheese is melted. Add more seasonings than recipe calls for or it's bland. Shaved 40 minutes off cooking time.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"debbie8924"},"reviewBody":" Everyone enjoyed this & it was so easy to put together. Will do again but will add a little tomato sauce, A little dry but had great favor.<\/p> <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sunshine365"},"reviewBody":"The original recipe needed more salt and\/or other spices if you want this to be tastier. I doubled the meat and the rice and already doubled the amount of salt and pepper including the Worcestershire sauce but still came out bland. Next time when I cook ground beef, I will put my spices to it so I can adjust the taste rather than following the procedure on the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-10-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shawnba"},"reviewBody":"Really good. This tastes just like a stuffed pepper, which I love, but my husband doesn\u2019t like! This satisfies my craving for a childhood favorite, and the whole family likes this,","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KimberlyBeam"},"reviewBody":"I like stuffed peppers but this is easier. The rice does cook for me if I add enough liquid; lately I've taken to adding a small can of V-8 or tomato juice in addition to the amount of water called for in the original recipe. This extra liquid seems to do the trick with the rice and adds a little extra flavor. Good recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DorothyKasten"},"reviewBody":"I have been making this recipe for over 20 years and my husband and I love it. I do use V-8 juice for part of the liquid which gives it a great flavor. For those who don't like a lot of green pepper, you just cut back on the amount of green pepper. One day my husband saw a recipe for taco style stuffed green peppers, so I combined that recipe with this casserole and he loved it, so the recipe is versatile. We're still loving it after over 20 years.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kris."},"reviewBody":"I was looking for a recipe like this. It is easier to make, eat, and reheat from frozen. I use all the colors of peppers, and it looks nice and colorful. I use the equivalent of 2 or more large peppers.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AdeleFarough"},"reviewBody":"The first time I made this, the rice didn't cook. I solved that problem by using instant rice. Also, as one other commentor did, I used salsa instead of tomatoes, and I used 2 full cups instead of 14 ounces. I also added my own personal chilli seasoning. Finally, I used sharp cheddar, or as we call it in Canada, old cheddar. I always do that. Easy changes, and much better than assembling stuffed peppers! Nevertheless, great base recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cheekk"},"reviewBody":"I ended up using sausage instead of hamburger, cooked the rice beforehand, and then baked for only 30 minutes. VERY good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Margot_76"},"reviewBody":"I must make this nearly every week! It is a simple and delicious casserole -- great for a weeknight meal when served with a salad. I did find that it needs a little bit more salt and seasoning.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-07-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sicalauw"},"reviewBody":"My husband asks for this recipe every other week. Sometimes I add a dash of cinnamon to give it an little extra flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-07-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"I have been making this recipe for years. What drew me to it was how easy it is. To make it even easier and a one pot dish, brown the ground beef in an oven proof dutch oven. As my family has grown I have adapted the recipe. I now use 2 pounds of ground beef and I use 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of diced tomatoes instead of one can of stewed tomatoes","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Grammy Debbie","givenName":"Grammy","familyName":"Debbie"},"reviewBody":"Very good and also quick and easy. I did add the onion to the ground beef when browning because I'm not a fan of uncooked onion and wasn't sure it would be cooked enough for me without that step. And, I used Minute Rice and didn't have to bake it as long as I would have if I had used regular rice. A really good dish for a winter night's supper after work.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"398","romance_copy_dek":"Jena Carlin for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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