Unstuffed Pepper Skillet Recipe
A quick and easy Unstuffed Pepper Skillet, capturing the flavors of stuffed peppers without the hassle. This dish combines ground beef, bell peppers, rice, and a savory tomato sauce, all cooked in one skillet.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet For cooking the dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef Can use turkey or chicken as alternatives
- 2 cups Bell peppers Chopped (mix of red, green, yellow)
- 1 cup Onion Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 can Diced tomatoes Undrained, 14 oz can
- 1 cup Rice Uncooked
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Parsley For garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat and drain any excess fat.
- Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, rice, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat. Stir and fluff the mixture.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to use different colored bell peppers for a more vibrant dish. You can also substitute rice with quinoa for a creative twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 64500IUVitamin C: 73.4mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 0.5mg
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