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I had hamburger that needed to be frozen or used. So I did both. I had three pounds. Two pounds went in the freezer in single pound chunks. I had "discounted" bell peppers, and mushrooms I purchased last week. They needed to be used. Of course I threw in the half of a sliced onion. I prepped rice earlier this week and divided it into three portions. I decided to use two portions, so maybe two cups of cooked rice. I took a 9x13 pan, sprayed it, put the rice down as a layer. I topped that layer with beef cooked with mushrooms and onions. Then a layer of sauteed bell peppers. Of course I seasoned everything as I prepped it. Salt, pepper, worchestershire sauce and garlic powder. I had a can of spaghetti sauce on hand, so poured it over and topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Everything was fully cooked so I only had to heat it at a fairly low oven for a while until the cheese melted. With the veggies and rice along with the ground beef I have enough food for four meals for Bob and I. Of course we shall eat things with it. Tonight it was fresh strawberries. I put enough for another meal in the refrigerator, and two more containers for two more meals in the freezer. This was easier than stuffed peppers, and less messy. I liked it a lot.