Description
Comforting unstuffed pepper skillet delivers classic flavors without complex preparation. Hearty ground beef, bell peppers, and rice combine effortlessly in one pan for you to enjoy a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins & Produce:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Pantry Items:
- 2 cups instant white rice
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Beef broth (regular, not low sodium – according to rice package directions)
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by heating olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Introduce diced bell peppers and onions, ensuring they’re evenly coated with oil. Allow vegetables to soften and develop slight caramelization for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate ground beef into the vegetable mixture, breaking it apart and cooking until completely browned. Add minced garlic during the final 30-45 seconds of meat cooking. Eliminate excess fat by draining the skillet.
- Enhance the protein and vegetable blend with aromatic seasonings: sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Thoroughly mix to distribute flavors uniformly.
- Create the liquid base by adding diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, instant rice, and beef broth. Follow precise rice package instructions for liquid quantity.
- Elevate heat to bring the entire mixture to a robust boil. Immediately reduce temperature to low, cover the skillet, and allow contents to gently simmer. Continue cooking until rice reaches perfect tenderness and absorbs all surrounding liquids, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Once rice is fully cooked and liquid is completely absorbed, remove from heat. Let the skillet rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and settle.
Notes
- Create a Non-Stick Surface: Ensure your skillet is well-seasoned or use a non-stick pan to prevent ingredients from burning or sticking during cooking.
- Customize Spice Levels: Adjust seasonings based on personal preference by adding more or less of each spice, or include red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Make It Low-Carb: Swap instant rice with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles to reduce carbohydrate content and make the dish more keto-friendly.
- Boost Nutrition: Incorporate additional vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or diced carrots to increase the dish’s nutritional value and add more color and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg