Name: Layered Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 zucchini, sliced; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella works well); 4 cups cooked rice

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbled. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened and aromatic.
Stir in the red bell pepper, zucchini, and frozen corn, cooking until the vegetables are slightly tender.
Add the can of diced tomatoes with their juices, along with the dried oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
Spread half of the cooked rice evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Spoon half of the beef and vegetable mixture on top of the rice, creating an even layer.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the beef and vegetable layer.
Repeat the layers with the remaining rice, beef and vegetable mixture, and cheese.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to allow the flavors to come together and the cheese to melt.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden brown.
Serve the Layered Casserole hot, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or basil if desired.

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