Description
This One Pot Wonder Stuffed Pepper Skillet is a delicious and easy weeknight meal that combines the flavors of stuffed peppers with the simplicity of a one-pot dish. Savory ground beef or turkey, colorful bell peppers, and rice simmer together in a flavorful tomato broth, topped with gooey cheese for a comforting and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Ground Beef or Turkey:
1 pound
Onion (chopped):
1 small
Garlic (minced):
2 cloves
Bell Peppers (any color, diced):
2
Long Grain White Rice (uncooked):
1 cup
Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz) with juice:
1 can
Tomato Sauce (8 oz):
1 can
Beef or Chicken Broth:
1 3/4 cups
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded):
1 cup
Fresh Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown the ground meat.
- Add Veggies and Rice: Sauté onion, garlic, and peppers. Stir in rice, tomatoes, sauce, broth, and seasonings.
- Simmer: Cover and cook until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Melt Cheese: Sprinkle cheese over the dish, cover, and let it melt.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use fire-roasted tomatoes or add hot sauce.
- You can substitute brown rice but adjust liquid and cooking time.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
