Unstuffed Peppers Skillet
Weeknight dinner perfection! An easy unstuffed pepper skillet with rice, veggies, and ground meat is a cozy family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 3/4 cups white Jasmine rice
- 2 bell peppers any color, seeded and chopped
- 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12-15 cranks fresh-ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the beef, onion, and garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the meat is crumbled and well-browned. Drain any excess grease and return skillet to the heat.
- Stir in the broth, rice, bell peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a rapid simmer, stir well, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Stir the mixture gently, then top with shredded mozzarella. Return to the heat and recover, or place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, to melt and brown the cheese, as desired. Garnish with parsley or other herbs as desired, and serve.
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Notes
- Meat Substitutes: You can substitute ground turkey, ground chicken, or faux ground beef crumbles for the ground beef in this recipe. If using a very lean meat or meat substitute, add a small drizzle of olive oil to the pan prior to cooking, to offset the fat that would be rendered from the beef and would help to soften the onion and garlic.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 281 kcal, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 24 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 0.3 g, Cholesterol: 62 mg, Sodium: 661 mg, Potassium: 558 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 1463 IU, Vitamin C: 53 mg, Calcium: 134 mg, Iron: 3 mg