Flavorful Ingredients:

Italian sausage (hot or sweet): 1/2 pound
Lean ground beef: 1/2 pound
Medium onion, finely diced: 1
Garlic, minced: 2 cloves
Green peppers, diced: 2
Ready-to-serve rice: One 8.8-ounce package
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Dried basil: 1/2 teaspoon
Dried oregano: 1/2 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes: A pinch
Tomato sauce: Two 15-ounce cans
Diced tomatoes: Two 14 1/2-ounce cans
Beef broth: One 32-ounce carton
Parmesan cheese rind: 1