Noodleless Beef Casserole

What you’ll need:

•	1-1/2 pounds ground beef (at least 85% lean – organic if possible)
•	1 tsp. olive oil
•	1 cup chopped onion
•	1 green pepper, cut into strips
•	1 red pepper, cut into strips
•	5-6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
•	½ tsp. garlic powder or 1 clove fresh garlic, crushed
•	1 tsp. Kosher salt
•	½ tsp. fresh ground pepper
•	1 quart whole tomatoes with juice
•	1-15 ounce can of tomato sauce
•	8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese

What to do:

1.	In a large pot, cook ground beef until fully cooked. Drain off excess grease.
2.	Add onion and peppers. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes. Add mushrooms, cook for another minute or so. Add a little olive oil if needed.
3.	Add tomato products and seasonings. Stir to combine. Add ½ -1 cup water if sauce needs thinning. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4.	Grease 9 x 13 pan with olive oil.
5.	Spoon a small amount of sauce mixture into bottom of pan (about ½ cup).
6.	Layer mixture. Top with cheese.
7.	Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

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