Description
This Stuffed Pepper Skillet brings all the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers into one easy, comforting skillet meal. Ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic seasonings are cooked together with rice and tomatoes, then topped with melted pepper jack and cheddar cheese for a satisfying dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced sweet yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup long grain white rice (like Jasmine)
- 2½ cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (divided)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Beef Mixture: Heat the olive oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, diced sweet yellow onion, and minced garlic. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until the beef is fully cooked and crumbled. Drain excess grease from the skillet and return it to the heat.
- Add Tomato Paste and Vegetables: Stir the tomato paste into the cooked beef until well combined. Then add diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, and the fire roasted diced tomatoes to the skillet. Mix well.
- Add Rice and Liquids: Pour in the long grain white rice, low sodium beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons of the chopped fresh parsley, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer to Cook Rice: Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the skillet. Let it cook until the rice is tender, about 15 to 18 minutes.
- Fluff Rice and Melt Cheese: Remove the cover and stir the mixture to fluff the rice. Sprinkle the shredded pepper jack cheese and sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover again and continue cooking over low heat until the cheese melts completely.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting Stuffed Pepper Skillet.
Notes
- This recipe combines all the classic flavors of stuffed peppers into an easy skillet meal, saving time without sacrificing taste.
- You can prepare the entire dish in about 30 minutes, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners.
- Using fire roasted diced tomatoes adds a smoky depth to the dish that’s very appealing.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg
