Unstuffed Peppers
All the flavors of classic stuffed peppers cooked in one skillet — tender bell peppers, seasoned ground meat, rice, and tomato sauce for an easy, comforting dinner.
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 with a spoon.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped bell peppers, uncooked rice, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for about 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.
- If using, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top, cover, and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish reheats well and can be made with ground turkey or chicken instead of beef. Brown rice can be used but will require additional liquid and cooking time.