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Unstuffed Green Pepper Casserole Recipe

A deliciously lazy take on stuffed peppers! This recipe skips the stuffing hassle while retaining all the amazing flavor. Enjoy tender green peppers, savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and a rich tomato-bacon topping. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing casserole.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 375.8 kcal
Protein 55g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Unstuffed Green Pepper Casserole

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How to Make Unstuffed Green Pepper Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut the tops off 6 large green bell peppers. Remove seeds and membranes. Cut each pepper into 4-8 pieces.
  3. Simmer pepper pieces in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes.
  4. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium onion, chopped, over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
  5. Stir in 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice, 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, and 1 cup frozen corn.
  6. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes, or until rice is almost tender.
  7. Layer the pepper pieces in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Pour the meat and rice mixture over the peppers.
  9. Top with the pepper tops.
  10. Place 6-8 strips of raw bacon over the pepper tops.
  11. Pour 1/2 cup of tomato sauce over the bacon.
  12. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and casserole is bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

29g

Carbs

10g

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