Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 3-quart baking dish with oil.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the beef is cooked through and browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and zucchini and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth, rice, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 cup of the cheese.
- Remove from heat and spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
Baking
- Bake until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove the foil and stir the casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese.
- Increase the oven to broil and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Allow to cool 5 minutes before sprinkling with more parsley and serving.
Nutrition
Notes
This casserole is versatile and can be customized with different proteins or spices. Perfect for meal prep or special gatherings.
