Stuffed Pepper Casserole features Italian sausage, peppers, salsa, rice and more cooked to perfection beneath a layer of gooey mozzarella cheese. It's a supremely satisfying dinner that's easy to make all in one pan!
375gramsground Italian sausagecasings removed, one small package
2cupschopped bell peppersany color
½medium onion(finely diced)
2cupslow sodium chicken broth
1cupsalsa or tomato sauce
2clovesgarlic(minced)
¾teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonoregano
¼teaspoonblack pepper
¼teaspooncumin
1cuplong grain white ricerinsed
1cupshredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook Italian sausage until beginning to brown. Add peppers and onion and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic, salt, oregano, pepper and cumin and cook 1 minute.
Add broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
Stir in the salsa.
Rinse rice well under cold water and add to the skillet.
Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat slightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked through. (*BAKE: You can also cover tightly and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes until cooked through).
Sprinkle with cheese, cover and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
*I've updated this recipe to include a few more ingredients for more flavor. You can always make it the original way if you prefer! Simply omit the onion, garlic, oregano and cumin.