Unstuffed Pepper Bake

Unstuffed Pepper Bake
1 lb Ground Beef
1/3 c Diced Onion
1 medium Chopped Green Peppers
2 Garlic Cloves, minced or ½ tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
14.5 oz can Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained
2 cups cooked Rice (more if you like more rice)
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
8 oz pkg Finely Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
15 oz can Tomato Sauce
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large sauce pan, sauté ground beef and onions, green peppers and garlic for 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain off excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat, and stir in 1 cup cheese. Spread mixture evenly into a 13x9 baking dish and top with tomato sauce and remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.