Mexican Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pound ground beef
• 3 green peppers, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 T Mexican Seasoning
• 2 C rice, cooked
• 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 15 oz can corn kernels, drained
• 1 15 oz can black or pinto beans
• 2 C mozzarella cheese, divided
• Dried cilantro

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cook meat in frying pan with onions until meat is almost completely browned. Add peppers. Cook over medium-low heat until beef in completely cooked and peppers begin to turn tender. Add seasoning. 
3. In a 3 qt casserole, stir together the rice, sauce, diced tomatoes, corn, beans, and 3/4 C cheese.
4. Add in the beef mixture and stir until combined. Cover with remaining cheese (or more if desired). Sprinkle dried cilantro on top of cheese.  
5. Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese begins to brown. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

 

* Adapted from http://www.a-kitchen-addiction.com/stuffed-pepper-casserole/