Unstuffed Pepper Skillet

4.75 from 12 votes

Unstuffed Pepper Skillet has all of the things that you loved about a stuffed pepper in an easy to make skillet meal! This is loaded with ground beef, peppers, tomato sauce, and cheese, and is sure to become a new family favorite!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: unstuffed pepper skillet recipe

Servings:

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 diced green bell pepper
1 diced red bell pepper
3 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
1⅓ cups instant rice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat, add 1 pound lean ground beef, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, 1 diced red bell pepper and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook until the ground beef is no longer pink and the veggies are tender 4-5 minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon chili powder,½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce, and 1⅓ cups instant rice. Bring to a boil and cover and reduce heat and let simmer 5-7 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and stir until cheese has melted.
Sprinkle with cheese and stir until cheese has melted. Top with chopped cilantro for garnish.

Nutrition

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