Spicy Burger Bake
"(Very good, spicy "hot") Serve with salad, good quality bread and dessert."

2 T canola or olive oil
1 c chopped onion
1 c chopped red pepper
4-5 garlic cloves mince(chop very fine)
8 T chopped Jalapeno peppers, (or to taste, split and seeded)
2 lb. extra lean ground beef
2 c crushed tomatoes (Heinz or Hunts)
4 t chili powder (more if you like it really hot)
3 T chopped FRESH parsley
1 t salt
4 thinly sliced potatoes (or grated to speed baking)
4-6 oz shredded SHARP cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 425�. Using a non stick fry pan, heat 1 T oil over high heat.

Add onion, red pepper, Jalapeno pepper and garlic. Saut� until softened. Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up meat until ground beef is browned. Add crushed tomatoes, chili powder, parsley and salt. Stir well to combine. Cook 2 - 3 minutes.

Spray casserole dish with Pan or other spray oil. Spread mixture evenly in casserole. Top with sliced potatoes. Brush lightly with remaining oil.

Bake until potatoes are tender and lightly browned (34 - 40 minutes). Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake until cheese melts and starts to bubble. (2 - 3 minutes)

AUTHOR: Lori A