Stuffed Pepper Casserole Pioneer Woman
Stuffed Pepper Casserole Pioneer Woman is a delicious comfort food dish that is sure to please any palate. This classic casserole is easy to make & features only a few ingredients. It's simple enough for any culinarian level and is sure to become a family favorite! Whether you make it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this casserole is sure to satisfy you.
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Servings: 2 people
Calories: 413kcal
Equipment
- baking dish
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 diced yellow onion
- 1/2 pound 99% lean ground turkey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1.5 cloves grated or minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 diced bell peppers
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 ounce tomato sauce
- 7 ounce diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, and then add ground turkey to the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes until it browns and starts to break apart.
- Add onion, garlic, bell peppers, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper to taste. Cook until vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir everything together and bring it to a simmer for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Add balsamic vinegar and stir once more.
- Transfer the turkey mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread cooked brown rice over the top of the turkey mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top of the rice.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is cooked through. Serve hot with your favorite sides!
Notes
-If you don't have ground turkey, you can substitute it for ground beef or ground chicken.
-Try adding some diced jalapeños or a few tablespoons of hot sauce to the dish to give it an extra kick!
-If you don't have brown rice on hand, you can substitute it for quinoa, couscous, or any other grains that you like!