Description
A simple and tasty recipe for Unstuffed Bell Pepper Skillet that combines ground meat, bell peppers, and rice in a delicious one-pan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), cooked rice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Remove the lid and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover again for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground meat with a plant-based protein or extra beans.
- Add a teaspoon of chili powder for a spicier kick or mix in some corn for added sweetness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg