Ww Core Unstuffed Peppers

• 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

1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground meat, salt and pepper.
3. When meat is browned, add garlic, onion, bell pepper and bay leaf.
4. Cook 7-8 minutes, or until veggies are tender. Stir in chicken broth/stock and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
5. Stir in rice, return to boil, then lower heat to a simmer.
6. Cover and cook 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat; remove cover.
8. Fold in basil.
9. Remove bay leaf.
10. Plate and top with cheese.

olive oil, ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, bell peppers, bay leaf, chicken broth, tomatoes, italian seasoning, instant brown rice, basil, mozzarella

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ww-core-unstuffed-peppers-283340 (may not work)