Cowboy Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
• 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
5. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and corn, mixing well.
6. Pour in the tomato sauce and mix well. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
8. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese, covering the meat mixture.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired, then serve warm.

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