Description
A quick and easy one-pan meal that delivers all the comforting flavors of classic stuffed peppers with seasoned ground beef, colorful bell peppers, rice, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers and minced garlic. Cook for another 5 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
- Season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice and stir until evenly combined. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover the skillet for 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a mix of red, yellow, and green peppers for extra flavor and color.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for a lighter version.
- Brown rice or cauliflower rice can replace white rice.
- Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños for extra spice.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This recipe freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
