Venison Stuffed Pepper Casserole
This hearty venison casserole has all the flavor of stuffed peppers—without the fuss. Bold, cheesy, and ready fast—it’s wild game comfort food done right.
Servings: 6
Calories: 434kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground venison
- 5 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon pork lard (or other cooking fat)
- 3 cups bell peppers, ¼" diced (any color or a mix!)
- 1 ½ cups yellow onion, ¼" diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups white rice, cooked
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
Toppings (optional)
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- green onions, sliced
- diced tomatoes (fresh)
- sour cream
- salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix taco seasoning into ground venison.
- Heat a large enamel cast iron skillet (or other large skillet) over medium-high heat. Add lard to the pan and let it melt.
- Add seasoned ground venison to the pan and break it up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until browned but still slightly pink.
- Add diced peppers, diced onions, and garlic to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the meat is browned.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and diced tomatoes.
- Add cooked rice to the skillet and stir until well-combined.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve with toppings, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Any ground meat can be used in place of ground venison.
- I like to use my homemade taco seasoning, but you can use your favorite blend.
- You can swap out cooked white rice for another cooked grain (brown rice, quinoa, pasta, etc.) if you'd like! If you have leftover rice, that's even better! Slightly dried-out rice holds up better in casseroles and soaks up the sauce without getting mushy.
- A few fresh toppings (like what you'd add to tacos) are perfect for adding extra color and flavor to this dish. You can use whatever toppings you'd like!
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2814IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 3mg
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