Description
This Unstuffed Peppers recipe is a quick and hearty skillet version of traditional stuffed peppers, featuring ground beef, bell peppers, rice, and savory tomato sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners, it’s rich in flavor and simple to make. Great for meal prep and family-friendly meals!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 bell peppers, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1 cup white rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Push beef to one side and add chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in chopped bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes until slightly tender.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, uncooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
6. If using cheese, sprinkle on top and cover again for a few minutes until melted.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe freezes well for up to 2 months.
Use a mix of colored peppers for added flavor and color.
Add red pepper flakes if you want a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg