Description
A quick and easy one-pan meal that packs the classic flavors of stuffed peppers into a delicious skillet dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based substitute)
- 4 large bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup cooked rice (brown rice or quinoa recommended)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Let it cook for 10-15 minutes until peppers are tender but still hold their shape, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with cheese.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead by chopping veggies and cooking rice in advance. Customize ingredients as per preference and enjoy it with a simple side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: unstuffed peppers, skillet meal, one-pan dinner, quick recipe, family-friendly