Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
3 bell peppers (any color), chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and bell peppers for 5–7 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, draining excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked rice and combine well.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Mix in corn, black beans, or jalapeños for added texture or heat.
- Try pepper jack cheese for a spicy twist.
- Ensure rice is fully cooked before mixing in.
- Drain meat and sauté veggies well to prevent excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
