Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef or turkey
– 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
– 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
– 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar works great)
– 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
Equipment Needed
– Large skillet or Dutch oven
– Cutting board and knife
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Mixing spoon
– Oven-safe casserole dish (if not using the Dutch oven for baking)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I heat the skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef or turkey. As it cooks, I love the smell of the meat sizzling and the way it starts to break apart. Once the meat is fully browned, I add the chopped onion and garlic, stirring everything together until the onions become translucent. The kitchen begins to smell heavenly at this point! Next, I mix in the chopped bell pepper and let it all cook for another few minutes. It’s such a colorful sight! (See the next page below to continue steps…)