Beef and pepper casserole
Using low-sodium tomato sauce and naturally salt-free herbs in this recipe makes it a great option for those watching their salt (sodium) intake.
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray
1 pound 93% lean ground beef
4 green bell peppers, diced
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 29-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 cups cooked brown rice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula. Drain off extra fat. Add peppers,onion, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme and black pepper. Cook until vegetables have softened.
- Add tomato sauce and rice. Stir. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly and serve warm.
Makes 6 servings
Carb choices per serving: 2
*Option not included in nutrition facts.
Reviewed By: Allina Health's Patient Education Department
First Published: 10/30/2017
Last Reviewed: 10/30/2017
You can also use lean ground turkey in place of the beef in this recipe!*
