PAM'S MICROWAVE STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE

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Picture this... Christmas season is upon you, you bought ground beef, ground pork, and green peppers to make stuffed Peppers. It is three days later and you still haven't had the time to make them. So to keep from losing all the ingredients, you decide to do the next best thing and make a casserole. Not enough time. Hello...

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories     Casseroles

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 lb lean ground chuck
3/4 lb lean ground pork (or can use italian sausage, remove casings)
3 medium green bell peppers, seeded and chopped into 1" chunks
1/2 large onion, chopped into 3/4" pieces
1 can(s) diced tomatoes, roasted garlic flavored
1 can(s) diced tomatoes, italian style
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder or to taste
1/2 tsp ground cumin or to taste
1 pkg uncle ben's chicken flavored ready rice (or two cups of cooked rice)
seasoning salt and pepper to taste
1 to 2 tsp lemon juice, fresh (optional)
shredded mozzarella cheese (optional but very good)

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and chop peppers and onion, and place into a Ziplock, Zip and Steam microwave steamer bag. (or into a microwave safe bowl with 2 tsp water covered with plastic wrap) and steam on HIGH power for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from microwave and allow to sit to finish steaming.
  • 2. In a very large microwave safe mixing bow, divide both meats into bite size pieces, microwave on high for 3 minutes, stir to break up clumps and continue to microwave in 2 minute intervals, breaking up clumps if they form, until completely cooked.(This took me about 10minutes total) Remove bowl and pour off any extra fat that accumulated.
  • 3. Add steamed veggies, and all other ingredients except rice, lemon juice and mozzarella (if using). Stir together well, making sure the tomato paste is well distributed. Add rice and stir. Taste and adjust salt, pepper and seasonings. Add lemon juice if desired to brighten the taste. Heat to desired temperature in microwave if needed.
  • 4. May be served immediately or you may pour into a lagre baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella and either heat in microwave to melt cheese or pop under broiler to melt and brown the cheese.

Mr Faruk
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Hassan ali Malghani
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit with my family. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Taimoor Oppal
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or gatherings.


Trinity Sheckells
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I'm not a fan of microwaved food, but this casserole was actually pretty good. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted pretty good.


Md rokhmotali Hossain
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This casserole was really easy to make, but it didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The rice was a little mushy and the vegetables were overcooked.


Celia Cabrera
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The casserole was delicious!


Maria Pataub
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This casserole was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Nermeen Moses
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I'm not a big fan of stuffed peppers, but this casserole was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.


Muerta
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


ahsan jani0033
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I made this casserole for dinner last night and it was a huge success. My husband and kids loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Leslie Flagg
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or gatherings.


Brenda McGowan
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Lily Parrish
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This casserole was an absolute hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. It was so easy to make, too. I will definitely be making this again and again.