Unstuffed Peppers
A simple yet hearty twist on the classic stuffed peppers, combining ground beef, rice, and vibrant bell peppers in a deliciously comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 cup Rice
- 1 cup Cheese (shredded)
- 2 Bell peppers (diced)
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- Seasoning (salt, pepper, and any favorite spices)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet until browned.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the rice and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
- Combine the diced bell peppers, tomato sauce, and your choice of seasoning; stir well.
- Cover and let it simmer until the rice is cooked.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste once the rice is fluffy.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover until melted. Serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite spices or substitute ground beef with lentils for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://pennykitchenz.com/unstuffed-peppers/