Meaty Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Method5 steps · about 1 hr 5 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Step 2: Melt butter (2 tablespoons) in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir green bell peppers (6 small), onion (1 large), and garlic (2 cloves) in the hot butter until vegetables are slightly soft, 2 minutes. Stir sausage and ground beef (1 pound) 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 (1 pinch).

   Uses 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

3. 3

   Step 3: Mix diced tomatoes, rice, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce (2 teaspoons) into meat mixture and bring to a simmer; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture into a large baking dish.

   Uses 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes · 1 cup cooked white rice · 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste · 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

4. 4

   Step 4: Whisk tomato soup with water in a bowl until smooth; pour soup over meat mixture. Spread Cheddar cheese (2 cups) over casserole.

   Uses 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup · ¼ (10.75 ounce) can water · 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

5. 5

   Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is heated through and Cheddar cheese (2 cups) is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

   Bake casserole · 30 minUses 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese