Ingredients
2 cups uncooked rice
1 lb ground beef (I use the 1 1/3 packages from Costco)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 bell peppers (I always use two colored peppers, and one green)
¼ cup chopped parsley
6 cloves garlic, minced
10 oz can diced tomatoes
2 cups marinara sauce
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ cup mozzarella cheese
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1
Prep all of your fresh ingredients
Step 2
Cook rice according to package. Once done, set aside
Step 3
Pour olive oil to pan over medium heat. Add in onions and cook until softened. Add in ground beef and cook until browned.
Step 4
Pour in balsamic vinegar. Cook until liquid is nearly cooked off. Preheat oven to 375° at this time.
Step 5
Add in diced tomatoes, parsley, garlic, marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and diced peppers. Stir until evenly combined. Cook for about five minutes, until peppers have softened.
Step 6
Add your mozzarella cheese (if using). Stir until it has melted and been fully incorporated. Mix in cooked rice now as well.
Step 7
Top with finely grated Parmesan cheese. Place into oven for 15 minutes. Turn on broiler for last 3-4 minutes to get the Parmesan cheese to a nice golden brown.
