Bell Pepper Casserole

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp. salad or vegetable oil
• 2 green and 1 red pepper, finely chopped
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. chopped green onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 c. fresh bread crumbs
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tbsp. minced parsley
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1/8 tsp. each ground cloves and allspice
• 1 to 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan or other cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Brown meat in oil in heavy Dutch oven or pot. Cook until pinkness is gone. Remove meat and set aside. Add peppers and onions. Sauté 5 min. over low heat or until vegetables are soft. Return meat to pot along with garlic. Stir in bread crumbs, egg, parsley and seasonings, blending well. Turn into buttered shallow 2-quart casserole or baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375° for 20 min. or until crumbs are lightly browned.