Description
Skip the hassle of stuffing and go straight for flavor with this comforting Unstuffed Peppers recipe. Packed with juicy ground beef, colorful bell peppers, tomatoes, and tender rice, all simmered in a savory, herby tomato sauce. It’s the perfect one-pan meal for a quick dinner, meal prep, or a cozy night in. Serve it over cauliflower rice for a healthy twist or classic white rice for extra comfort. Ideal for fans of easy dinners, family-friendly meals, and simple skillet dishes that pack a punch.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the chopped bell peppers and Italian seasoning. Cook until slightly tender.
4. Add uncooked rice, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Pour in the beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until rice is cooked.
6. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice for a lower-carb option.
You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg