Easy Unstuffed Pepper Skillet (Quick One Pot Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 lblean ground beef
i use 90% lean
- 2 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- ½yellow onion
diced
- 3bell peppers
any color, diced, i use 2 red bell peppers and 1 green bell pepper
- 3 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1 tbspfresh oregano
chopped, or 1 tsp dried oregano or italian seasoning
- 1 ½ tspchili powder
- 1 tspground cumin
- 1 tsppaprika
- 1 tspsalt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- 1 tbsptomato paste
- ½ clong grain white rice
dry/uncooked
- 1 cbeef broth
more as needed
- 1can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
do not drain
- ½ cshredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tspred pepper flakes
if you like a little spice!
Directions
- 1
Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add olive oil until heated. Add onion and red & green bell peppers and saute until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic and oregano until fragrant, about 30 seconds and then add the ground beef and seasonings. Break apart the beef with a wooden spoon or masher. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and almost cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Then stir in the tomato paste.
- 3
Add the can of diced tomatoes (no need to drain), uncooked rice, and beef broth. Bring everything to a boil. Reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice is cooked. Turn off the heat, give it a stir, and add extra broth if needed. Add the cheddar cheese to the top of the skillet (optional).
- 4
Hint: If you want to use minute rice instead, you only need to let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes and add the minute rice in the last 1-2 minutes.
Easy Unstuffed Pepper Skillet (Quick One Pot Recipe)
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting taste of classic stuffed peppers without the fussy prep work? This Easy Unstuffed Pepper Skillet delivers all the savory flavors you love in a quick, one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights.
The genius of this recipe lies in its simplicity: a truly “unstuffed” approach that combines all the delicious components directly in one pan. It's designed for maximum flavor with minimal effort, ensuring a satisfying meal that the whole family will appreciate, even when you're short on time.
Prepare for a hearty and incredibly satisfying dish brimming with rich, lean ground beef and tender, sweet bell peppers. Each spoonful offers a delightful medley of robust spices like chili powder, ground cumin, and paprika, beautifully complemented by fresh oregano and the bright tang of fire-roasted diced tomatoes. The long grain white rice cooks directly in the flavorful beef broth and tomato sauce, absorbing every nuance, while a generous topping of shredded cheddar cheese melts into a creamy, comforting finish. This naturally gluten-free and high-protein skillet is a wholesome choice that feels incredibly indulgent.
This skillet is wonderfully versatile. While the recipe calls for lean ground beef, you could easily explore other ground meats. Feel free to use any combination of bell pepper colors—red and green are suggested, but yellow or orange would also work beautifully. If fresh oregano isn't available, the recipe handily suggests dried oregano or Italian seasoning as a suitable swap.
This quick one-pot recipe is ideal for a comforting family dinner on any busy evening. Serve it hot straight from the skillet for a fuss-free meal.