{"id":"4880cce5-01bc-4fd8-b917-1cfecbe29b4f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/4880cce5-01bc-4fd8-b917-1cfecbe29b4f","source_url":"https://mallorythedietitian.com/unstuffed-pepper-skillet/","title":"Unstuffed Pepper Skillet","description":"This Unstuffed Pepper Skillet exists because stuffed peppers are delicious, but let's be honest, nobody has time to stuff individual peppers on a random Tuesday night! So when I'm feeling a little lazy, this is my favorite way to get all the cozy flavors of stuffed peppers in deconstructed form. 😊","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://mallorythedietitian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/unstuffed-pepper-skillet-on-a-plate-overhead-view.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb lean ground beef ()","item":"lean ground beef ()","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil","item":"extra virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ yellow onion, diced","item":"yellow onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"3 bell peppers, any color, diced ((I use 2 red bell peppers and 1 green bell pepper))","item":"bell peppers, any color","quantity":3,"preparation":"diced ((I use 2 red bell peppers and 1 green bell pepper))"},{"text":"3 cloves garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped ((or 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning))","item":"fresh oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"chopped ((or 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning))"},{"text":"1½ tsp chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp paprika","item":"paprika","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp kosher salt ((more to taste))","item":"kosher salt ((more to taste))","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ tsp black pepper ()","item":"black pepper ()","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 Tbsp tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ cup long grain white rice, dry ()","item":"long grain white rice, dry ()","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup beef broth ((more as needed))","item":"beef broth ((more as needed))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes ()","item":"fire-roasted diced tomatoes ()","quantity":1,"unit":"can","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ((optional))","item":"shredded cheddar cheese ((optional))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add olive oil until heated. Add onion and red & green bell peppers and saute until soft, about 3-4 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Add garlic and oregano until fragrant, about 30 seconds and then add the ground beef and seasonings. Break apart the beef with a wooden spoon or masher. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and almost cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Then stir in the tomato paste."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the can of diced tomatoes (no need to drain), uncooked rice, and beef broth. Bring everything to a boil. Reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice is cooked. Turn off the heat, give it a stir, and add extra broth if needed. Add the cheddar cheese to the top of the skillet (optional)."},{"number":4,"text":"Hint: If you want to use minute rice instead, you only need to let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes and add the minute rice in the last 1-2 minutes. If using brown rice, cook the rice separately and add it to the mixture in the same way as minute rice."}],"date_published":"2026-10-31T02:30:27.53455+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-31T02:30:27.53455+00:00"}