Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Ingredients

• •1 lb extra-lean ground beef
• •2 small peppers
• •1 tsp onion powder
• •salt
• •3 garlic cloves
• •2 cups brown rice
• •24 oz spaghetti sauce
• •1½ cups mozzarella cheese blend

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F
2. 2Cook meat in frying pan until almost completely browned.
3. 3Drain and rinse.
4. 4Place beef back in pan and add peppers, onion powder, salt, and garlic cloves. Cook over medium-low heat until beef in completely cooked and peppers begin to turn tender.
5. 5In a 2 1/2 qt casserole, stir together the rice, spaghetti sauce (and added spices if using), and 3/4 cup cheese.
6. 6Add in the beef mixture and stir until combined.
7. 7Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
8. 8Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese begins to brown.
9. 9Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.