Unstuffed Peppers Recipe

"So much faster and easier than the usual stuffed peppers. This is also a great way to use up cooked rice. Recipe source: Taste of Home Cast Iron Cookbook (Spring 2021)"

Original is 6 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (294.9 g)
Calories 726.3
Total Fat - 20.4 g
Saturated Fat - 7.9 g
Cholesterol - 86.2 mg
Sodium - 406.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 110.4 g
Dietary Fiber - 1.7 g
Sugars - 50.9 g
Protein - 26.3 g
Calcium - 198.2 mg
Iron - 3.2 mg
Vitamin C - 40.3 mg
Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. If using instant rice cook according to package directions.

Step 2

In a cast iron or ovenproof skillet over medium high heat cook the ground beef and vegetables (ground beef -onion) until meat is no longer pink and then stir in the next 3 ingredients (marinara sauce -seasoning) and then stir in the cheese.

Step 3

In a small bowl toss breadcrumbs with the oil and then sprinkle over the top of the casserole in skillet. Bake for 8-10 minute or until heated through and topping is golden.