Unstuffed Pepper Skillet: Quick Comfort Food, One Pan Wonder
A flavorful and easy one-pan dish combining ground meat, colorful peppers, and rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb Ground Beef (or ground turkey or chicken)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for browning the meat)
- 2 cups Bell Peppers (mixed red, yellow, and green)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Salt (to enhance flavor)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (for seasoning)
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning (for flavor)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce
- 2 cups Cooked Rice (pre-cooked for convenience)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (for topping)
- none Fresh Parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the ground meat in a skillet until browned, then add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add chopped bell peppers, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice and cook for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top and cover until melted. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins.