Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 1/2 cups instant rice or 1 1/2 cups brown rice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 (8 ounce) package finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups yellow bell peppers or 1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, diced