Description
This Unstuffed Pepper Skillet is a quick, hearty, one-pan dinner that brings all the flavors of classic stuffed peppers—without the fuss! Loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender peppers, tomato goodness, and fluffy rice, it’s a comforting family favorite ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups instant white rice
- Beef broth (salted), as needed for cooking rice (check rice package for amount)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Season the beef with Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in diced green and red bell peppers, and diced onion. Cook for 5–6 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and uncooked instant rice.
- Add beef broth in the amount needed per your rice package instructions (typically around 2 cups for 2 cups of instant rice). Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for 7–10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and let sit covered for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Top with shredded cheese for a cheesy version.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Swap instant rice for cooked rice; just reduce the broth and cooking time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: unstuffed pepper skillet, one pot dinner, ground beef and rice, easy skillet meal, bell pepper rice skillet