Description
A comforting and hearty one-pot dish combining ground meat, colorful peppers, tangy tomatoes, and fluffy rice, all baked together until bubbly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or chicken (or a mix)
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- Optional: Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and chopping the peppers and onion.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil until translucent, then add the minced garlic.
- Brown the ground meat until no longer pink, adding spices as it cooks.
- Combine the rice, diced tomatoes, broth, and peppers, mixing well.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then add cheese and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Notes
This casserole is flexible; feel free to substitute ingredients based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg