Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of rich, creamy butter
• 6 petite green bell peppers, finely chopped
• 1 large, robust onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of aromatic garlic, finely chopped
• 1 pound of succulent ground Italian sausage
• 1 pound of juicy ground beef
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to your taste
• A hint of dried oregano, to your preference
• A sprinkle of garlic powder, to your preference
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of diced tomatoes, packed with flavor
• 1 cup of fluffy cooked white rice
• 1 (6 ounce) can of concentrated tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons of tangy Worcestershire sauce
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans of creamy condensed tomato soup
• ¼ (10.75 ounce) can of water
• 2 cups of sharp shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat your oven to a moderate temperature of 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a generously sized pot, melt your butter over medium heat. Saute the chopped bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the golden butter, stirring occasionally until the vegetables become tender and aromatic after approximately 2 minutes.

Add the ground Italian sausage and beef into the vegetable medley, cooking until the meat has browned and crumbled, stirring frequently. This should take around 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the excess grease.

Now, season your mixture with a balanced blend of salt, freshly ground black pepper, a hint of dried oregano, and a sprinkle of garlic powder.

It’s time to stir in the diced tomatoes, fluffy rice, concentrated tomato paste, and tangy Worcestershire sauce into your meat mixture. Simmer gently until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. This should take around 5 minutes.

Transfer your hearty mixture into a large baking dish, spreading evenly.

In a separate bowl, whisk your condensed tomato soup with water until a smooth consistency is achieved. Pour this delightful soup over your meat mixture.

Generously top your casserole with sharp shredded Cheddar cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven until your casserole is heated throughout and the Cheddar cheese is beautifully browned and bubbling. This should take around 30 minutes.