Mini Bell Peppers Casserole

SERVES: 6

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • Mini bell peppers seeded and diced

  • 1 onion peeled and diced

  • 1 1/2 cups beef stock

  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes

  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked

  • 2 cup cheese

  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 

  • 3 cloves garlic minced

  • 1 1/2 grill seasoning

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

DIRECTIONS
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray the 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
2
Using a large, deep pan over medium heat. Brown ground meat.
3
Dice the mini bell peppers and onions. Add to the meat as it cooks, along with the diced onions.
4
Mince the garlic and add to the pan. Next add Worcestershire, salt, pepper, paprika and grill seasoning. Mix to combine.
5
Add the remaining ingredients, reserving ½ cup shredded cheese - stir until well combined.
6
Pour the entire mixture into the baking dish. Top with remaining cheese, cover with aluminum foil and bake until all the liquid is absorbed, the cheese melts and the casserole is hot and bubbly. About 45 minutes.
7
If desired remove the foil set under the broiler to brown the cheese. This only takes 3-5 minutes.
8
Allow the Casserole to sit 10 minutes before serving.