Cheesy Beef and Bell Pepper Casserole
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
4 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
Add ground beef to the skillet, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
In a large baking dish, layer half of the sliced bell peppers at the bottom.
Pour the beef mixture over the bell peppers, spreading it evenly.
Top with the remaining bell peppers.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.