Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Ingredients

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

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2Cook meat in frying pan until almost completely browned.
3. 3Drain.
4. 4Rinse.
5. 5Place beef back in pan.
6. 6Add peppers, onion powder, salt, and garlic cloves.
7. 7Cook over medium-low heat until beef in completely cooked and peppers begin to turn tender.
8. 8In a 2½ qt casserole, stir together the rice, spaghetti sauce (and added spices if using), and ¾ cup cheese.
9. 9Add in the beef mixture.
10. 10Stir until combined.
11. 11Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
12. 12Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese begins to brown.
13. 13Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.