Unstuffed Bell Pepper Skillet
A simple one-pan dinner with ground beef, peppers, rice, tomato sauce, and melted cheese for a comforting weeknight meal.
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup onion - chopped
- 2 bell peppers - chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 ¼ cups long-grain white rice
- 14 oz tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese - shredded
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook 3–5 minutes.
- Add 1 cup onion, 2 chopped peppers, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Cook 3–5 minutes.
- Pour in 3 cups beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in 1 ¼ cups rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir in 14 oz tomato sauce.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, cover, and melt for 2–3 minutes.
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Notes
- Keep the lid on while simmering so rice cooks evenly.
- Use a wide skillet for even heat.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1388mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1824IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition info is auto-calculated and meant to be an approximation only.
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