Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole

 Small Casserole with Leftover Meatloaf crumbled with added diced Tomatoes, Green Peppers, and Rice, taste like Stuffed Green Peppers…

Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground meat, I used leftover meatloaf crumbled
• 1/2 large green pepper diced
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes, about 15 ounces
• 1 can tomato sauce 8 ounces
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• In a skillet on medium heat, add olive oil and green peppers saute for a few minutes.
• Add ground meat and brown, or crumble leftover meatloaf
• Add the tomatoes, tomatoes sauce, and all the spices.
• Let this simmer for about 10 minutes.
• In a small casserole dish spread the rice evenly on bottom, pour meat mixture over rice, top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake in a 375° oven for about 20 minutes.
• Transfer to a cooling rack or set on stove top. Let set for a few minutes before serving. Serves 2-3. Enjoy!