Description
This easy unstuffed pepper casserole delivers the full flavor of traditional stuffed peppers in a simple, slow-cooked format. By combining lean ground beef, tender bell peppers, hearty rice, and a savory tomato base in the crockpot, you get a satisfying, comforting meal without the labor-intensive task of hollowing and stuffing each pepper. It is the perfect weeknight dinner for busy families who crave wholesome ingredients and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Lean ground beef
4 large Bell peppers, chopped
28 oz Tomato sauce
14.5 oz Diced tomatoes with liquid
1 cup Long grain white rice, rinsed
1 cup Beef broth (low-sodium)
1 medium Onion, diced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely cooked.
Drain the excess fat from the skillet.
Stir in the diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing for two minutes.
Combine the beef mixture, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, rice, peppers, and Italian seasoning in the slow cooker.
Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until the rice is tender and the peppers are soft.
Stir before serving to incorporate the sauce.
Notes
Substitute ground beef with ground turkey for an even leaner option. If the mixture appears too thick after 4 hours, add an extra splash of beef broth. Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Trending
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
