Description
Enjoy the hearty, comfort-food flavors of traditional stuffed peppers in a fraction of the time. This quick and savory skillet meal combines lean ground beef, tender multi-colored bell peppers, and fluffy rice in a robust tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan dinner delivers consistent, restaurant-quality results without the hassle of tedious preparation. It is a family-friendly, protein-packed dish that brings home-style satisfaction to your table in under forty minutes.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (85/15 ratio)
3 large bell peppers, chopped (multi-color mix)
1.5 cups white rice, pre-cooked
28 ounces tomato sauce
14 ounces diced tomatoes, fire-roasted
0.5 cups low sodium beef broth
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the neutral cooking oil.
Add the diced onion and sauté for five minutes until translucent.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and brown thoroughly, breaking it apart until no pink remains.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped bell peppers and cook for five minutes to soften.
Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth, stirring well to combine.
Add the pre-cooked rice and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve warm, portioned into bowls.
Notes
Ensure the rice is fully cooked before adding to the skillet to maintain the correct consistency. This dish stores well in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Trending
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
