Description
Hearty unstuffed pepper skillet brings classic comfort without complicated prep work. Packed with bold flavors and quick cooking time, this one-pan meal delivers satisfying dinner magic you’ll love from first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 2 cups instant white rice
- 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Beef broth (salted, follow rice package instructions for ratio)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, then introduce diced bell peppers and onions, ensuring they are evenly coated and glistening. Allow vegetables to soften and caramelize slightly for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate ground beef into the vegetable mixture, breaking it apart and cooking until the meat transforms from pink to a rich, uniform brown color. Introduce minced garlic and let it release its aromatic essence for roughly 45 seconds.
- Eliminate excess fatty liquid from the skillet, then enhance the mixture with a harmonious blend of onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Gently fold in petite diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, instant rice, and beef broth, carefully following rice package instructions for precise liquid proportions to ensure perfect texture.
- Elevate the heat momentarily to trigger a rapid boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet and allow the ingredients to meld and rice to absorb liquid completely, typically requiring 15-20 minutes.
- Once the rice reaches a tender consistency and liquid vanishes, remove from heat. Plate the skillet contents while steaming hot, presenting a rustic, one-pan meal ready to delight.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier alternative that reduces overall fat content.
- Opt for brown rice instead of instant rice to boost nutritional value and add more fiber to the dish.
- Customize the spice level by adding red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for those who enjoy extra heat.
- For a low-carb version, substitute rice with cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles to create a keto-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg