Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 2-3 clove(s) garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup(s) onions, chopped
  • 2 cup(s) bell peppers, chopped (i used 2 cups of combined yellow, red and green)
  • 2 cup(s) cooked rice
  • 1 pound(s) ground beef, lean
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) parsley
  • 1/2 cup(s) parmesan (plus some for topping)
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) tomato sauce
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup(s) mozzarella, shredded (for top of casserole)

Instruction

  • Pour olive oil in large skillet, on medium high heat. Add garlic, onions and peppers; cook until just tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove to a bowl; set aside.
  • Place ground beef in the same pan and brown; drain any extra fat. Add peppers and onions mixture back to the pan with beef, stir together.
  • Add cooked rice, parsley, Parmesan and tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook together for another few minutes.
  • Pour into a prepared 7X11" baking dish. Top with the mozzarella and a sprinkling of more Parmesan. Bake at 375'F. for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole heated through.