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Viewed: 48 - Published at: 5 years agoIngredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 lbs 90% lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons dried basil (to taste)
- 1/2 cup low fat mozzarella, shredded
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
- Add ground meat, salt and pepper.
- When meat is browned, add garlic, onion, bell pepper and bay leaf.
- Cook 7-8 minutes, or until veggies are tender. Stir in chicken broth/stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice, return to boil, then lower heat to a simmer.
- Cover and cook 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; remove cover.
- Fold in basil.
- Remove bay leaf.
- Plate and top with cheese.
