Unstuffed Pepper Bake

By boscobojo

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cup tri-color peppers, diced, fresh
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 1/2 cups instant white or brown rice
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 8oz. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (15 oz) tomato sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Saute ground beef, onions, peppers and garlic for 10 minutes or until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain off excess fat and season with salt and pepper.

Stir in the tomatoes, rice, Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup of cheese.

Spread mixture evenly into a 9X13 baking dish and top with tomato sauce and remaining cheese.

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.