Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large sauté pan, add the olive oil, diced pepper, diced onion and minced garlic over medium high heat and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables just start to get soft, stirring often.

Step 3

Add in the ground beef and cook until it is cooked through completely. Carefully drain the grease out of the pan.

Step 4

Add in the Italian seasonings, salt, tomato sauce, rice, and 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Stir it all together.

Step 5

Pour everything into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the dish.

Step 6

Cover the pan with foil and bake in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Step 7

Remove the dish from the oven and let it set for 5 minutes, then serve hot.