Taco Stuffed Pepper Casserole

A Mexican-inspired casserole that is sure to be the family's new favorite!

⏱️ 65 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 45 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 4.9 (91) 👁️ 7 views
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Taco Stuffed Pepper CasseroleFoto: Spend With Pennies

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 pckg, or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 3 bell peppers (any color, diced)
  • 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 cups instant rice (or Minute Rice)
  • 1 ⅔ cups beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.

  3. Add taco seasoning, water, and peppers. Stir to combine and simmer until most of the water has evaporated, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. Combine all remaining ingredients except cheese in a 9x13 pan. Cover and bake 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.

  5. Uncover, top with cheese and broil 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories351
Protein26g
Carbs37g
Fat11g

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