Stuffed Pepper Casserole

STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 cups bell peppers, diced (red & green)

1 small onion, chopped

2 cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Brown the ground beef with onion in a skillet; drain excess fat.

Stir in rice, bell peppers, tomato sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and cover tightly with foil.

Bake for 40–45 minutes, until rice is tender.

Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake 10 minutes more until melted.