Best 10 Lazy Stuffed Peppers Casserole Recipes

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"Lazy stuffed peppers casserole" is a delightful and convenient dish that combines classic flavors with minimal effort. Stuffed peppers are a popular dish featuring a mixture of rice, meat, and vegetables stuffed into bell peppers and baked. However, the "lazy" version simplifies this process by eliminating the need to stuff individual peppers. Instead, all the ingredients are combined in a casserole dish, creating an easy-to-make, hearty, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether you prefer a traditional meat-based filling or a vegetarian alternative, this versatile recipe can be tailored to your preferences, ensuring a delicious and satisfying meal for the whole family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE



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Get the taste of stuffed peppers without the fuss by making this easy casserole.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)
2 cups diced bell peppers
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup uncooked white basmati rice
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheddar cheese blend (6 oz)

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, bell peppers, onion, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown and vegetables soften.
  • Add garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute longer.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce and soy sauce. Stir until well combined. Heat to boiling.
  • Add uncooked rice. Return to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover; let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1490 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE



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Easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole takes classic stuffed pepper ingredients like rice, ground meat, tomato and cheese and turns them into a healthy one pot meal!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pound ground turkey (or ground chicken or lean ground beef)
1 medium yellow onion
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
3 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 tablespoon))
12 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed with as much water squeezed out as possible)
1 red bell pepper (cored and diced)
1 green bell peppers (cored and diced)
2 cups water
1 can 15-ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes in their juices
1 8-ounce can no salt added tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup uncooked brown rice (rinsed and drained)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (use Monterey jack or mozzarella for a more mild flavor; or swap in additional cheddar)
For serving: chopped fresh cilantro or parsley; Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or similar deep, sturdy pot, heat the oil over medium high. Add the turkey and onion. With a wooden spoon or spatula, break the meat into small pieces. Cook and stir until it is browned and fully cooked through and the onion is tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the Italian seasoning, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic. Stir and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the spinach. With a fork (or very carefully with your fingers) break apart the clumps so it's fairly evenly distributed with the meat. Add red and green bell peppers, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, and rice. Stir to evenly combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let cook 30 minutes. Uncover and stir, scraping up any rice that is beginning to stick. Recover and continue to simmer until the rice is tender, about 10 to 15 additional minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Uncover and stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Don't worry if it's still a little liquidy. It will continue to thicken and the liquid will further absorb as it sits. Sprinkle the cheese over the top, then recover.
  • Let sit off the heat 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, the rice is tender (it will still have a little bit of chew, which is normal for brown rice, but it should not be crunchy). If you'd like the top golden, place the dish, uncovered, under the broiler for a minute or two (watch carefully to ensure the top does not burn). Serve warm, sprinkled with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 6); about 1 1/2 cups, Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g

STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE



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Easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole made with green peppers, ground beef, diced tomatoes and rice smothered in mozzarella cheese. These "unstuffed" peppers are baked in the oven for a classic dinner recipe.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 small onion (chopped)
2 large green peppers (chopped)
1/2 cup spinach (chopped)
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
8 oz can tomato sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a frying pan, add ground beef, minced garlic and onion and cook until beef is browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer your beef mixture into a 11x8 baking dish.
  • Add chopped green peppers, spinach, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, uncooked long grain rice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper on top of the beef. Mix to fully combine.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 75 minutes, or until rice is soft.
  • Take out of the oven, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake 5 more minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE



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Stuffed green peppers take on a fresh new personality with Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing, ground beef, onion, tomatoes and sweet corn kernels.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ cups Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, cut up
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 medium green peppers, cut lengthwise into quarters

Steps:

  • Mix 1/4 cup stuffing and butter. Set aside.
  • Cook beef and onion in skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Pour off fat. Add tomatoes and corn. Add remaining stuffing. Mix lightly.
  • Arrange peppers in 2-quart shallow baking dish. Spoon beef mixture over peppers. Cover.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with reserved stuffing mixture. Bake 5 min. or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 903.5 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

UNSTUFFED GREEN PEPPER CASSEROLE



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Found this on About.com under Southern foods. I changed the peppers from being stuffed to lining the casserole dish. Sort of a Lazy Stuffed Peppers. I changed the recipe from stuffed pappers to unstuffed. I love the filling for stuffed peppers and the taste the peppers give the filling but not too keen on chomping on the peppers themselves.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large green bell peppers
1 -1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon salt (seasoned salt can be used)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (12 -14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained (optional)
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
4 slices of raw bacon (or more)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (SEE NOTE)

Steps:

  • NOTE:.
  • You can use any combo of the following to suit your tastes = sauce, paste and diced(undrained) tomatoes,.
  • Cut tops off peppers; remove seeds and membranes, and cut each pepper into 4 to 8 pieces.
  • Cook peppers in simmering water to cover for 5 minutes.
  • Brown ground beef and onions; pour off excess grease.
  • Add seasonings, rice, and corn(if used) and tomato sauce.
  • Heat until hot and bubbly.
  • Lay the pepper pieces across the bottom of the casserole dish and pile filling on top.
  • Place cut off tops on top of filling.
  • Add strips of raw bacon on top of that and pour tomato(combo) sauce over.
  • Bake stuffed peppers at 350° for 30 minutes.

UNDONE STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE



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Layer the ingredients of this Undone Stuffed Pepper Casserole to save time & deliver big flavor. Enjoy this stuffed pepper casserole as a weeknight entrée!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 green peppers, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Brown meat with peppers and garlic in large skillet; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet; stir in rice, pasta sauce and 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Stuffed Bell Peppers Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JenniferK2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3 medium bell peppers, cut into strips
3/4 cup instant rice
1 teaspoon season salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
15 ounces diced tomatoes, petite cut
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Brown meat and onion in skillet; drain.
  • Stir in rice, salt, garlic salt, bouillon, water, cheese and diced tomatoes; heat through.
  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and line with peppers.
  • Pour meat mixture over peppers.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes.

UNSTUFFED PEPPERS



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If you like stuffed peppers, you'll love this speedy version. It offers all the comforting flavor of the original, but takes just half an hour. Instead of cooking the instant rice, you can use 2 cups leftover cooked rice if you have it on hand. -Beth Dewyer, Du Bois, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 pound ground beef
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook rice according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook beef, green peppers and onion over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in rice, marinara sauce and seasoning blend. Stir in cheese. , Toss bread crumbs and oil; sprinkle over the top. Bake until heated through and topping is golden brown, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

MEATY STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE



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My husband loves this casserole; he has nicknamed it 'meat mountain.' Much easier to make than the usual stuffed pepper.

Provided by rebeccahayden87

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
6 small green bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 pound ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked white rice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
¼ (10.75 ounce) can water
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir green bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the hot butter until vegetables are slightly soft, 2 minutes. Stir sausage and ground beef into bell pepper mixture; cook until meat is crumbly and browned, stirring often, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain grease. Season mixture with salt, black pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
  • Mix diced tomatoes, rice, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce into meat mixture and bring to a simmer; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture into a large baking dish.
  • Whisk tomato soup with water in a bowl until smooth; pour soup over meat mixture. Spread Cheddar cheese over casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is heated through and Cheddar cheese is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1467.4 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

INSIDE-OUT STUFFED PEPPERS



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Our daughters Kimberly and Kristina don't like the way the meat and rice mixture is usually stuffed inside big green peppers. So Kristina added a chopped pepper to the other ingredients in a casserole.-Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. casserole. Add the next 8 ingredients. , Cover and bake at 350° until the rice is tender, about 1 hour. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; cook until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • The bell pepper halves can be filled and refrigerated up to 24 hours ahead of baking. This makes it easy to prep for a busy weeknight meal.
  • If you don't have a large baking dish, you can cook the bell pepper halves in a single layer in a 13x9-inch baking dish. Just make sure to reduce the cooking time by 10-15 minutes.
  • To make the casserole more filling, add a cup of cooked rice or quinoa to the ground beef mixture before stuffing the bell peppers.
  • If you like a little spice, add a teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the ground beef mixture.
  • Top the casserole with your favorite cheese before baking. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all great options.

Conclusion:

Lazy Stuffed Peppers Casserole is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. The bell peppers are stuffed with a hearty ground beef mixture and topped with a creamy tomato sauce and melted cheese. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover rice or quinoa. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table.

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