Unstuffed Pepper
A quick one-pan meal with all the classic stuffed pepper flavors — seasoned ground meat, bell peppers, rice, and tomato sauce cooked together for easy comfort food.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Skillet Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 bell peppers chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 425 g crushed tomatoes 1 can
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chopped bell peppers, uncooked rice, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.
- If using cheese, sprinkle mozzarella over the top, cover, and cook for 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Remove from heat and rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe works well with ground turkey or chicken. Brown rice can be substituted but will need extra liquid and cooking time.