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Unstuffed Peppers

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🌢️ This Unstuffed Bell Peppers recipe delivers all the classic flavors of stuffed peppers in an easy-to-make skillet dish.
πŸ… Combining ground meat, rice, and veggies with a cheesy topping provides a comforting and hearty meal perfect for any day of the week.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 clove garlic

– 1 yellow onion

– 2 bell peppers

– 1 tablespoon olive oil

– 1/2 pound (approximately 227 grams) ground beef

– 1 can (15 oz or about 425 grams) diced tomatoes

– 1 cup (uncooked) long grain white rice

– 1 teaspoon dried basil

– 1 teaspoon dried oregano

– 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

– 1.5 cups (about 355 ml) beef broth

– 1 can (8 oz or about 227 grams) tomato sauce

– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

– 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1-Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients: Mince the 1 clove garlic and dice the 1 yellow onion and 2 bell peppers. This initial prep takes around 15 minutes and sets the stage for a smooth cooking process.

2-Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the 1/2 pound ground beef and cook until fully browned, stirring to break it up evenly.

3-Step 3: Add Veggies and Spices: Mix in the diced onion, bell peppers, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until the onions soften, letting the flavors start to blend.

4-Step 4: Incorporate Liquids and Rice: Stir in the 1 can diced tomatoes with juices, 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice, and 1.5 cups beef broth. Bring everything to a full boil over medium-high heat, then cover and reduce to a low simmer for 15 minutes.

5-Step 5: Rest and Finish: Turn off the heat and let the dish rest with the lid on for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the 1 can tomato sauce with 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Fluff the rice with a fork, fold in the veggies and tomatoes gently, pour over the sauce mixture, sprinkle with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, cover, and let it melt. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped parsley if you like.

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Notes

πŸ”₯ Use a heavy, thick skillet or Dutch oven for even heat distribution.
🌑️ Maintain a low simmer to ensure rice cooks evenly without burning.
πŸ₯¦ Avoid using cauliflower rice as substitutions release excess liquid affecting texture.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: SautΓ©ing, Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.33 cups
  • Calories: 320
  • Sodium: 646 mg
  • Fat: 12.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35.5 g
  • Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 15.8 g