Ingredients

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef (I Used 94% Lean)
  • 1 whole Small Onion, Diced
  • 1 clove Garlic, Minced
  • 2 whole Bell Peppers, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced
  • 3/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1- 1/2 cup Cooked Brown Rice
  • 16 ounces, fluid Tomato Sauce
  • 1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium high heat.
  • Add the ground beef and crumble it with a spatula.
  • Cook the beef until it is almost cooked through, then add in the onion and garlic.
  • Once the onion has softened add the diced bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Season the beef mixture with the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar.
  • Add the cooked brown rice and pour in the tomato sauce, stirring until everything is combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a sprayed casserole dish (9x13 or similar) and top with the shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly.