Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (15 oz) can low sodium beef broth
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once it is mostly cooked, add in the onions and bell peppers. Continue to cook for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
2. Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the beef mixture and cook for another minute or two until fragrant.
3. Combine Ingredients: Stir in the rest of the ingredients, except for the cheese. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Simmer: Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time, until the rice is tender.
5. Incorporate Cheese: Once the rice is tender, stir in about half of the shredded cheese until it is melted and well incorporated with the beef and rice mixture.
6. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the casserole. Cover the skillet again and let the cheese melt. For a quicker method, you can place the skillet under the broiler (if it is oven-safe) to melt the cheese faster.
7. Serve: Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Enjoy your stuffed pepper casserole!