One Pot Unstuffed Peppers With Rice

One Pot Unstuffed Peppers With Rice 1 Tbs. oil 1 lb. ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning ½ tsp. kosher salt 2 large red and/or orange bell peppers, seeded and cut in 1-inch pieces, 2 cups 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with their juices 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce ½ cup uncooked instant brown rice 1/3 cup water ½ cup shredded mozzarella Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and kosher salt until beef is browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add peppers and cook until tender-crisp, 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, brown rice and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Top with shredded mozzarella.