4bell peppersI used 3 red peppers and 1 green pepper, roughly chopped into 1" pieces
2medium yellow onionsroughly chopped into 1" pieces
1lbground beef
8ozcanned black olivesroughly chopped
12ozcanned mushroomsroughly chopped
1 1/2cupsof spaghetti sauceuse your favorite homemade or canned variety
2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
1/4teaspoongranulated garlicgarlic powder is fine
1/4teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonfresh black pepper
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
2teaspoonscrushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Combine the rice and the water in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. When the rice is done, uncover and fluff with a fork.
While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute for a few minutes and then add the peppers. Cook until tender and still crisp. Transfer to a plate or bowl and set aside next to the stove.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, crumbling the meat as it cooks. until browned. Add the olives, mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, Worcestershire sauce, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the pepper mixture back to the skillet along with the cooked rice. Stir to combine. Enjoy!