Scott's Recipe

Unstuffed Pepper Bake

Category: Beef

1 lb ground beef
1/3 cup frozen chopped onions
1 ½ cup fresh tri-color peppers, diced (approx 1 ½ peppers)
1 garlic clove, minced or ½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 ½ cups of Instant white or brown rice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 (8 oz) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce


1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Sauté ground beef, onions, peppers and garlic for 10 minutes or until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain off excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup of cheese.
4. Spread mixture evenly into a 13” x 9” baking dish and top with tomato sauce and remaining cheese.
5. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.