An Oven-Baked Amish Beef and Bell Pepper Bake is classic comfort food—simple ingredients, hearty flavor, and a cozy, home-style feel. It’s the kind of dish that’s easy to throw together but tastes like you spent hours on it.
🥘 Oven-Baked Amish Beef & Bell Pepper Bake
🧾 Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 2–3 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked rice (or uncooked parboiled rice if baking longer)
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Set to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cook the beef
In a pan, cook ground beef until browned.
Add onion and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant.
3. Mix everything
In a large bowl, combine:
- cooked beef mixture
- bell peppers
- rice
- diced tomatoes + tomato sauce
- all spices
Mix well.
4. Assemble
Transfer to a greased baking dish.
Cover with foil.
5. Bake
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil, add cheese on top, and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Serve with a simple salad
- Add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream
- Pair with warm bread
💡 Tips
- For extra richness: add a splash of cream or a handful of cream cheese
- For spice: add chili flakes or green chilies
- For a healthier twist: swap rice with cauliflower rice
Bottom line
This dish is all about simple ingredients baked into a rich, satisfying meal—perfect for family dinners or leftovers the next day.
If you want, I can give you a one-pot version (no pre-cooking) or a low-carb variation.
