In an 8 qt stockpot, brown ground beef until no longer pink.
Add the green peppers, onion and garlic. Sauté for 2 - 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, beef broth, consomme, water and the Worcestershire sauce; stir. Add the rice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning; stir till combined.
Simmer with cover ajar for 20 - 30 minutes to blend flavors and heat through (if needed add the beef bouillon powder).
Serve with garlic bread topped with mozzarella cheese.
For Lower Fat: Reduce ground beef to 1 lb (93% lean); omit beef consomme and replace with non-fat beef broth.