Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Casserole 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium beef broth
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

1. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.
2. Add Veggies: Once the beef is nearly cooked, add the diced bell peppers and onions. Cook for about 5-10 minutes, until softened.
3. Garlic Time: Add minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant.
4. Combine Ingredients: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, diced tomatoes, rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Cheese it Up: Once the rice is cooked, stir in half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until melted and combined.
6. Melt the Top: Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Cover again and let it melt into the casserole. For quicker results, you can place the skillet under a broiler if using an oven-safe pan.
7. Serve: Once the cheese is melted, remove from heat and serve hot.