Description
A quick and hearty one-pan meal featuring ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (or substitute with turkey, chicken, or a plant-based option)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Mix in cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture, cover, and cook until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Customize the recipe by substituting ground beef with turkey or a meat alternative. Add black beans or corn for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, skillet meal, quick dinner, family-friendly