CHEESY STUFFED PEPPER CASSEROLE

Cheesy Stuffed Pepper Casserole image

Provided by Jo Ann Duren

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c cooked rice
1 lb ground chuck
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 large green peppers, diced
1/2 c frozen diced onions
29 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
3 14 ounce cans tomato sauce
2 14 ounce cans corn, drained
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Brown ground chuck in a large stock pot, drain, remove from pan and set aside.
2. Heat oil in stock pot on medium high heat and add green peppers and onion.
3. Saute 5-10 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
4. To stock pot, add tomatoes, sauce, corn, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
6. Stir in rice and ground chuck.
7. Pour into a 9x13 baking dish.
8. Top with shredded cheese.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.