Nutrition
Unstuffed Pepper Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small orange bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small green bell pepper (diced)
- 24 oz jarred marinara sauce
- 3 cups of cooked brown rice
- 4 oz of reduced-fat shredded cheddar or Mexican-style cheese
- 6 Servings
- Serving Size: 1 square (4" x 4")
- Amount per serving Calories: 390
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 530mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Total Sugars: 9g
- Added Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Potassium: 790mg
- Phosphorous: 395mg
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add beef and cook, stirring often, until crumbed and browned, 8-10 minutes. Transfer beef to a bowl with slotted spoon.
- Return skillet to medium heat and add olive oil and peppers. Cook, stirring often, until peppers have softened, 7-8 minutes.
- Return beef to the skillet along with the marinara and rice. Stir to combine and transfer to a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
Citation: Unstuffed Pepper Casserole