Unstuffed Peppers - The Recipe Exchange

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 pound ground beef
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.

Cook rice according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook beef, green peppers and onion over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in rice, marinara sauce and seasoning blend. Stir in cheese.

Toss bread crumbs and oil; sprinkle over the top.

Bake until heated through and topping is golden brown, 8-10 minutes.