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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 orange bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp minced jalapeno
  • 1/4 tsp jalapeno salt
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 2 cups water
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
  • 1 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions
 

  • Diced the bell peppers, onion, and jalapeno.
  • Heat a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, bell peppers, jalapeno, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking into small pieces as the beef browns.
  • Add salt, jalapeno salt, and pepper and cook for about 5-7 more minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the tomatoes with juice, broth tomato sauce, soy sauce, and italian seasoning.
  • Bring mixture to boil.
  • Add the uncooked rice, return to boil, and reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  • Serve and enjoy.
Keyword Healthy