Unstuffed Peppers

Unstuffed Peppers

from feelgoodfoodie.net
35 min
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 green peppers (chopped)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes with their juices
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, green peppers, onions, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned, about 7-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the tomato paste and saute until well combined and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the rice, diced tomatoes and water and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat but keep covered for an additional 5-10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate.

  4. 4

    Serve in bowls garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and parsley.