Unstuffed Pepper Skillet
A quick and easy one-pan meal that brings all the delicious flavors of stuffed peppers without the fuss of stuffing!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups bell peppers any color, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes 15 ounces, undrained
- 1 can tomato sauce 8 ounces
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack, optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped bell peppers, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, cooked rice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the flavors have melded.
- If using, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top during the last few minutes of cooking and let it melt.
- Serve hot.
Notes
This recipe is very versatile. Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas. For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.