Lightened Up Stuffed Pepper Casserole

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

extra-lean ground beef or ground turkey breast

1 1/2 cups

green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup

onion, chopped

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1/4 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

pepper

2 cups

cooked long grain brown rice

1 cup

tomatoes, chopped

jar reduced-sodium, no sugar added spaghetti sauce (or your favorite homemade spaghetti sauce)

1 1/2 cups

reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese blend, divided