Baked Beef and Rice Marinara

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean ground Beef
 * 3/4 cup sliced fresh Mushrooms
 * 1/2 cup chopped Onion
 * 1/2 cup chopped celery
 * 1/2 cup diced green pepper
 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 3/4 teaspoon ground oregano
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon basil
 * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
 * 3 slices American cheese

Directions

 * 1) Cook Beef, Mushrooms, Onion, celery and green pepper over medium-high heat in large skillet until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp tender, stirring frequently.
 * 2) Combine meat mixture with rice, oregano, salt, basil, garlic and tomato sauce in buttered 2-quart baking dish; arrange Cheese slices on top.
 * 3) Bake at 350 degrees 20 to 25 minutes.