Description
A simple and flavorful one-pan meal that captures the essence of stuffed peppers without the fuss of stuffing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- If using, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top during the last few minutes of cooking and cover until melted.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- Cooked quinoa or cauliflower rice can be used instead of white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: unstuffed peppers, skillet meal, one pan, ground beef, peppers, tomatoes, rice