{"id":3694,"date":"2026-04-16T14:54:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3694"},"modified":"2026-04-16T14:54:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:54:27","slug":"cheesy-ground-beef-and-pepper-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/16\/cheesy-ground-beef-and-pepper-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Ground Beef and Pepper Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cheesy Ground Beef and Pepper Casserole\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ingredients:<\/h2>\n
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  • 500 g (1 lb) ground beef<\/li>\n
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced<\/li>\n
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, sliced<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup tomato sauce<\/li>\n
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon cumin (optional)<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra richness)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0Instructions:<\/h2>\n
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    1. Prepare the base:<\/strong>\n
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      • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.<\/li>\n
      • Add the chopped onion and cook until soft.<\/li>\n
      • Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Cook the beef:<\/strong>\n
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        • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.<\/li>\n
        • Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Add sauce and vegetables:<\/strong>\n
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          • Pour in the tomato sauce and mix well.<\/li>\n
          • Add the sliced bell peppers and let everything cook together for 5\u20137 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Assemble:<\/strong>\n
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            • Transfer the mixture into small foil baking dishes (like in the picture) or one large baking dish.<\/li>\n
            • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar evenly on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Bake:<\/strong>\n
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              • Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F).<\/li>\n
              • Bake for 15\u201320 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \u00a0Tips:<\/h2>\n
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                • You can add cooked pasta or boiled potatoes to make it more filling<\/li>\n
                • For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning or dried oregano<\/li>\n
                • You can substitute ground beef with ground chicken or turkey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  \u00a0Serving:<\/h2>\n

                  Serve hot straight from the oven with bread or a fresh salad.<\/p>\n

                   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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