Savory One-Skillet Beef and Pepper Medley

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
• 3/4 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
• 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar colby blend cheese
• 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes