Easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole

  1. Brown the Meat: Heat a Dutch oven until smoking hot. Brown the ground beef in a single layer, then drain 90% of the fat. Add onions and peppers, sauté 5–10 minutes until translucent. Reduce heat, add garlic, and stir 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. Simmer: Stir in Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour in hot beef broth, undrained tomatoes, and rinsed rice. Scrape all browned bits (fond) from the bottom. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to the lowest simmer, and cook 20 minutes without peeking.

  3. Melt the Cheese: Stir in half of the cheeses until melted, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Cover 5 minutes, then rest off heat 10 minutes to finish cooking in steam.

  4. Serve: Scoop into pre-warmed bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy immediately.

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