Description
A quick and flavorful unstuffed pepper skillet meal that combines all the classic flavors of stuffed peppers without the hassle of stuffing them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the chopped bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, rice, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with black beans or lentils.
- Top with shredded cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg