Description
A quick and tasty meal idea featuring ground beef or turkey, rice, and bell peppers, all cooked together for a delicious one-pan dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 medium bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, uncooked rice, broth, chopped bell peppers, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Cover for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with black beans or lentils and use vegetable broth.
- Add extra vegetables like corn, zucchini, or spinach for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg