Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Ingredients
1 lb pound extra-lean ground beef
2 small green peppers, coarsely chopped
1 tsp onion powder
salt to taste, optional
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 C long grain brown rice, cooked
1 24oz jar of low-sodium spaghetti sauce (If you are using a plain spaghetti sauce, you will want to add in 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning, 2 tsp season salt, 2 tsp onion powder, and 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder to give more flavor.)
1 1/2 C reduced-fat mozzarella cheese blend, divided
Preparation
1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Cook meat in frying pan until almost completely browned. Drain and rinse. Place 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.
3
In a 2 1/2 qt casserole, stir together the rice, spaghetti sauce (and added spices if using), and 3/4 C cheese.
4
Add in the beef mixture and stir until combined. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5
Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese begins to brown. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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About
The taste is that of a stuffed pepper, but the work is that of an easy casserole! Plus, the leftovers store and reheat a lot easier this way! Check out the recipe here: https://www.a-kitchen-addiction.com/stuffed-pepper-casserole/
Yield:
7 - 1 Cup Servings
Added:
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 1:49pm
