TX’s Style ~ UnStuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

Stuffed bell peppers are a popular dish in many cuisines, but this recipe takes a twist by making it an unstuffed casserole for easier preparation and serving.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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TX’s Style ~ UnStuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Bell peppers
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 cup Cooked rice
• 1 can Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
5. Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 5 minutes.
6. Place the bell peppers in a baking dish and fill them with the beef and rice mixture.
7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheese on top of the peppers, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 10g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.