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One Pot Unstuffed Pepper Skillet

All the flavors of stuffed peppers made easy in this One Pot Unstuffed Pepper Skillet. A hearty mix of ground beef, peppers, rice, and cheese—all cooked in a single skillet for a quick and comforting weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 3 bell peppers diced (red, green, yellow)
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes with juices
  • 2 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until softened.
  4. Add paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Stir in rice and tomato paste to coat evenly.
  6. Pour in broth and diced tomatoes. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  7. Cover and cook 18–20 minutes until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
  8. Sprinkle with cheese, cover until melted.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb version. This skillet also works great with ground turkey or sausage.