INSIDE OUT STUFFED PEPPERS

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Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp olive oil
2-3 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c onions, chopped
2 c bell peppers, chopped (i used 2 cups of combined yellow, red and green)
2 c cooked rice
1 lb ground beef, lean
1/2 tsp parsley
1/2 c parmesan (plus some for topping)
1 1/2 c tomato sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
1 c mozzarella, shredded (for top of casserole)

Steps:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Add cooked rice, parsley, Parmesan and tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook together for another few minutes.
4. 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.