Unstuffed Pepper Skillet Recipe
Unstuffed Pepper Skillet is a flavorful and convenient one-pan meal that captures all the classic stuffed pepper flavors in a quicker, easier dish. With ground beef, bell peppers, rice, and savory tomato sauce, this cozy comfort food is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Veggies:
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Sauce and Rice:
- 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 cups instant white rice
- Beef broth (salted), as needed for cooking rice
Instructions
- Sauté the Veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté peppers and onions until soft.
- Brown the Beef: Cook ground beef with garlic until browned.
- Season Everything: Add spices and seasonings to the beef and veggies.
- Combine the Rest: Mix in tomatoes, sauce, and rice; add broth.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer until rice is tender, then fluff and serve.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to taste
- Variety of cheeses can be added for extra flavor
- Check rice package instructions for accurate broth ratio
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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