Stuffed Pepper Rice Skillet
- Serves
- 5 servings
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Cost
- $14.00
- Nutrition
- 480 cal · 28g protein
- kid-favorite
- one-pot
- comfort-food
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain rice · kept by 1 family
Stuffed Pepper Rice Skillet is a weeknight dinner that serves 5 and is on the table in about 40 minutes, for around $14 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 12 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain rice works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Garlicky green beans (10 min)
Contains: Dairy— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 3-quart saucepan with lidDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1 count red bell pepper
- 1 count green bell pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 14½ oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
Steps
- Brown the beef in a deep skillet, 6 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Add the oil, diced onion and both peppers to the pan and cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the rice, tomato paste, oregano and garlic powder for 1 minute, then add the broth, tomatoes and beef. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low 18 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender; add a splash more broth if it looks dry.
- Top with the cheese, cover until melted, and serve.
On the side: Garlicky green beans (10 min)
15 oz green beans
- Trim the green beans. Cook in a skillet with a splash of olive oil over medium-high heat, 6 to 8 minutes, until bright and just tender.
- Stir in a minced garlic clove for the last minute and season with salt.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 28 g
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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