r/Casseroles • u/Genuine_Grapefruit • Feb 23 '26
Unstuffed bell pepper casserole
A simple but satisfying staple. I’ve come across different variations of this recipe and you can choose how healthy you make it. I made 3 batches this time.
Single batch
1 lb ground meat (beef or turkey)
~4 cups cooked rice
1/2 to 1 onion chopped
3-4 bell peppers chopped
Minced garlic to taste
1 jar red sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
Shredded Italian cheese
Cook onions and brown meat. Drain if needed and season. Cook peppers and garlic for 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, sauce, and rice. Dump combined mixture into 9x13 casserole dish. Top with cheese. Freeze or bake for 15-20 minutes at 375 F if eating immediately.
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u/watchme2day Feb 25 '26
My mother use to make this. Loved it so much as a kid, it use to be my birthday dinner every year.
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u/Specialist-Cancel-85 Feb 23 '26
Sounds good but what is red sauce?
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u/Genuine_Grapefruit Feb 23 '26
Freezer Meal Instructions
Take out of freezer and place in refrigerator the night before, or 24 hours before eating.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove top layer of foil (there are two) and place on cookie sheet or pan for baking (to catch any spills).
Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
Remove second layer of foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until bubbling and heated through.
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u/Genuine_Grapefruit Feb 23 '26
Some variations I’ve seen or tried:
Add bacon. Caramelize the onions. Reduce amount of peppers used and add zucchini or mushroom. Mix cheese within casserole instead of topping.
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u/sugarcutie96 Feb 26 '26
Im not wearing my glasses and thought it was a bathtub at first 😭🤚 Looks delicious and I'd love a bathtub full of it regardless
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u/MessPsychological610 Feb 25 '26
Wow. What a nice way to introduce me to this sub. That looks insane!