One Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef*
• 1 onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 cup beef broth*
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Wisconsin Monterey Jack cheese

Steps

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.

2. 2

   Stir in bell peppers until tender, about 3-4 minutes

3. 3

   Stir in tomatoes, green chiles, rice, beef broth, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. Stir in cilantro.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and top with cheeses. Cover until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Serve immediately.