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Easy Weeknight Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups beef broth I use beef base
  • 1 cup rice not instant
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder 1 clove garlic
  • 2 medium bell peppers seeded and chopped
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Monterrey Jack or other favorite cheese

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, lightly grease 9X13 pan
  • 2. Put rice in bottom of pan and pour boiling beef broth over rice and set aside.
  • 3. Brown meat, onions and peppers (if you use a clove of garlic, add at this time) until meat not pink and vegetables are tender. Drain off grease.
  • 4. Add tomato sauce, oregano and garlic powder, heat through and spread mixture over top of rice.
  • 5. Sprinkle cheese over the top of casserole and bake for 35 minutes or until rice is cooked.

Notes

Add a slice of whole grain bread, tossed salad with a low-fat dressing and fresh fruit with a glass of milk and dinner is served!