Description
This Unstuffed Pepper Bake features the classic ingredients of stuffed peppers, but in casserole form!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Uncooked Rice
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 2 Green Peppers Diced
- ½ White Onion, Diced
- 1 jar (26 Oz. Size) Marinara Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ½ cups Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare rice according to package directions.
In a large skillet, add ground beef, green peppers, and onion. Cook over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Drain mixture and return to skillet.
Add in rice, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and cheese. Spoon mixture into a baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top of ground beef mixture. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until heated through and bread crumbs are golden.
Remove from oven. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
