Cheesy Beef and Bell Pepper Bake

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add the sliced green, red, and yellow bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
5. In a baking dish, spread the marinara sauce evenly on the bottom.
6. Layer the beef and vegetable mixture over the sauce.
7. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Chef’s Tips

• Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences—zucchini or eggplant work great too!
• For a spicy kick, consider adding jalapeños or a dash of red pepper flakes.
• This dish can be made ahead of time. Simply assemble everything and store it in the refrigerator before baking.

Nutrition (per serving)

Approximately 450 calories, 30g protein, 15g carbs, 30g fat

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