Unstuffed Pepper Skillet (Printable)

Classic stuffed pepper flavors cooked together in one skillet for a quick 30-minute meal with ground beef, rice, and vegetables.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 large bell peppers, diced
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices

→ Grains

06 - 2/3 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked

→ Liquids

07 - 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Cheese and Garnish

13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

# How to Make:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and release their aromas.
03 - Stir in uncooked rice, diced tomatoes with juices, broth, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
04 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until rice is tender and most liquid has been absorbed.
05 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top, cover, and let stand for 2-3 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
06 - Top with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan so you spend less time cleaning up and more time enjoying dinner
  • The rice absorbs all those savory tomato and pepper flavors while simmering right alongside the beef
  • Ready in about thirty minutes which makes it perfect for those nights when you need something hearty but do not have hours to spend in the kitchen
02 -
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid while the rice simmers or you will lose the steam needed to cook the grains properly
  • If the rice seems slightly undercooked but all the liquid is gone add just a splash more broth cover again and cook another few minutes
03 -
  • Fire roasted tomatoes are absolutely worth seeking out in the canned goods aisle
  • Let the skillet rest covered for five minutes after adding the cheese before serving

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