Casserole Lovin It!

Thanks Claire

Stuffed-green pepper casserole


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
Directions
Preheat oven to 350.
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.
In a 2 1/2 qt casserole, stir together the rice, spaghetti sauce (and added spices if using), and 3/4 C cheese.
Add in the beef mixture and stir until combined. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese begins to brown. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.