italian stuffed pepper casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Robin Lieneke
Chamois, MO

If you are a fan of stuffed bell peppers you will adore this easy and quick casserole that mimics the traditional dish but with much less work.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -5
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For italian stuffed pepper casserole

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 2
    green peppers, chopped
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 5-6
    baby portebello mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 can
    cream of celery soup
  • 2 c
    canned whole tomatoes chopped, with juice
  • 1/3 c
    sliced pepperocinis with juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    italian seasoning
  • 11/2 c
    long grain rice, uncooked
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese
  • 1 c
    shredded italian cheese
  • 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese

How To Make italian stuffed pepper casserole

  • 1
    In an oven safe skillet, Sauté peppers and onions in olive oil until crisp tender, about 3-4 mins. Season with one tsp. Italian seasoning and salt/pepper. Add ground beef and cook through. Add mushrooms, tomatoes and soup.
  • 2
    Add pepperocinis, season with garlic powder remaining Italian seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.
  • 3
    Stir in rice, parmesean cheese and 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese.
  • 4
    Place in a 350 degree oven and bake 30 min. Top with remaining cheeses and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and melty.
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