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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

A supremely satisfying one-pan dinner featuring Italian sausage, peppers, salsa, rice, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Easy to make and family-friendly!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Calories: 426
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffed Pepper Casserole Ingredients
  • 0.75 pound ground Italian sausage mild or spicy
  • 2 cups bell peppers chopped, any color
  • 0.5 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato salsa
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook the Italian sausage until beginning to brown.
  2. Add the chopped bell peppers and finely chopped onion to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, dried oregano, pepper, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir in the tomato salsa.
  5. Add the rinsed long-grain white rice to the skillet. Stir everything together well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Cover the skillet again and let the cheese melt completely before serving.

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable. Feel free to add extra vegetables like mushrooms or spinach. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes. If you don't have salsa, tomato sauce can be used as a substitute, but you may need to adjust seasonings.