Ww Core Unstuffed Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.