Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1½ pounds lean ground beef (or alternatives like ground turkey or Italian sausage)
1 yellow onion (diced)
1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
3 small garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon Italian or Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce or tamari)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice (rinsed)
1½ cups beef broth
1½ cups shredded cheese (such as cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
Instructions
1-First, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add 1½ pounds of lean ground beef and cook until browned.
2-Next, stir in 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced medium red bell pepper, 1 diced medium green bell pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking until the veggies soften.
3-Add the seasonings: 1 teaspoon Italian or Cajun seasoning, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, mixing well.
4-Mix in 14 ounces of canned diced tomatoes, 1 cup of rinsed uncooked long-grain white rice, and 1½ cups of beef broth, then bring to a boil.
5-Cover and bake in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender; add extra liquid and time if needed.
6-Sprinkle 1½ cups of shredded cheese over the top and broil for 3-5 minutes until it’s melted and bubbly.
7-Garnish with chopped parsley before serving for a fresh finish.
Last Step:
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🍽️ Use a mix of cheeses like cheddar and mozzarella for richer flavor.
🌶️ Adjust seasoning to taste, using more or less Cajun seasoning for desired spice level.
🧊 This casserole freezes well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Baking and broiling time: 25-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing, Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free broth and Worcestershire sauce)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
