Description
A hearty and versatile casserole that’s perfect for meal prep and family dinners. This dish can be customized to be vegetarian and can be prepared ahead of time.
Ingredients
- Ground beef (or 2 cups cooked lentils for vegetarian option)
- Rice (not instant)
- Bell pepper
- Beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- Breadcrumbs for topping
- Optional: jalapeños for extra heat
- Optional: hot sauce
- Seasonings to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients and preheat oven
- Brown the ground beef (or prepare lentils for vegetarian version)
- Combine ingredients in a casserole dish
- Top with breadcrumbs
- Cover and bake
- Uncover and finish baking until golden brown
Notes
- Can be made vegetarian by using lentils or plant-based meat alternative
- Perfect for meal prep, keeps well for up to 4 days
- Avoid using instant rice as it becomes mushy
- Can be spiced up with jalapeños, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce
- Can be assembled the night before and baked the next day
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: casserole, meal prep, make ahead, family dinner, versatile dish
