Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked pasta or rice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onions until translucent.
- Add the ground beef, cooking until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Break it up with a spatula.
- Stir in diced bell peppers; cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Mix in canned tomatoes and seasonings. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine the meat mixture with cooked pasta or rice in a bowl until well mixed.
- Transfer to a greased casserole dish, top with shredded cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg