One Pot Unstuffed Pepper Skillet
A comforting and simple one-pot meal that combines ground beef, rice, and bell peppers, capturing the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup rice
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheese, herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Combine rice, diced tomatoes (with juice), and beef broth to the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
- Optional: top with shredded cheese before serving.
- Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
Customize with your favorite veggies, swap beef for lentils for a vegetarian option, and enjoy with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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