Description
A comforting one-pot meal that captures all the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers with ground beef, rice, and cheese, ready in just over an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 green bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/4 tsp salt, divided
- 15 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 4 tsp dried oregano, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, chopped green peppers, onion, minced garlic, 3 teaspoons of the oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the black pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the beef is browned and vegetables soften.
- Stir in the tomato paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and well combined with the meat mixture.
- Add the uncooked rice, diced tomatoes (undrained), remaining oregano, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and water. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 12 min
- Resting Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 815mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: unstuffed peppers, one pot meal, ground beef recipe, easy dinner, skillet meal