• prep: 15 min
• cook: 45 min
• total: 1 hr

servings:

I welcome you to try this ground beef and bell pepper casserole, unstuffed peppers. The flavors of stuffed peppers in half the time.

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 large bell peppers, cut in 1-inch squares
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon celery flakes, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese or Cheddar Jack blend

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