Description
A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring all the flavors of classic stuffed peppers without the hassle. Made with ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, and rice, this hearty skillet dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 410g) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 can (8 oz / 227g) tomato sauce
- 1 cup (240ml) beef broth (or water)
- 3/4 cup (140g) uncooked white or brown rice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
Instructions
- Cook the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add diced onion and chopped bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the liquids and rice: Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings (Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika).
- Simmer: Stir in the uncooked rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes (for white rice) or 35-40 minutes (for brown rice), until the rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Melt the cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter version.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option (reduce liquid slightly).
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: ~380 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg