Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook until softened.
- Stir in uncooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a lighter version.
- Cook rice separately if you prefer a firmer texture.
- Swap cheddar for mozzarella if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg