Description
Unstuffed Pepper Skillet is a quick and easy one-pan meal that captures all the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers without the extra work. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for topping)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate Rice: Mix in cooked rice and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: If using cheese, sprinkle mozzarella on top, cover, and melt for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use any ground meat for variation.
- For a low-carb option, omit rice or use cauliflower rice.
- This dish is ideal for meal prep and reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
