Southwestern Stuffed Pepper Casserole

December 28, 2016

If you are looking for a quick meal to fit in around all of your activities, this southwestern stuffed pepper casserole is for you! With a little prep work, such as chopping veggies and making rice that can be done the night before, you can have a hearty meal loaded with veggies, meat, and complex carbs ready in no time!

1 lb lean ground beef
½ C onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 small green peppers, or about 1 C chopped pepper
½ tsp salt
2 C cooked brown rice
1 24 oz. jar reduced-sodium spaghetti sauce or homemade sauce
1 C frozen corn, thawed
1 C black beans
1 C tomatoes, chopped
1½ C shredded cheese, divided (I used a combination of mozzarella and sharp cheddar.)

Cook ground beef in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Add onion, garlic, green peppers, and salt. Cook until onions turn translucent. In a large bowl, stir together rice, spaghetti...
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Nutritions

Calories
956

Sodium
807mg
33% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
43g
87% DV

Carbs
130g
44% DV

Fiber
15g
62% DV

Dinner Baked