INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 yellow onion
1 cup white rice (uncooked)
1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic
2 green bell peppers, diced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13 casserole dish. Set aside for later.
Prepare rice according to package directions.
While the rice is cooking, add oil to a large skillet and sauté onion over medium heat until translucent (usually 2-4 minutes).
Add ground beef to skillet, cooking until no red remains in the beef.
Add bell peppers to the skillet and sauté until they soften (about 3 minutes).
Add garlic, salt, pepper, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil.
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cooked rice, then immediately pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Serve warm & enjoy!
