Unstuffed Pepper Casserole - Oryana

Ingredients

• 2 green peppers, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
• ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• optional: 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese