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Casserole dish filled with deconstructed stuffed peppers.
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4.76 from 37 votes

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Jenn

Equipment

  • 1 Casserole Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup brown or white rice cooked
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 1.5 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Pour olive oil into a saucepan over medium heat. Add in diced onion and cook until soft. Now add garlic and peppers. Cook until peppers are softened.
  • Crumble turkey into pepper mixture. Brown and then drain.
  • Add cooked rice and then salt, tomato sauce and spices. Stir in 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Pour into prepared dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 more minutes, until bubbly. Serve up and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 12mg