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Unstuffed Bell Peppers: A Quick, Tasty Meal Idea!

A quick and tasty meal idea featuring ground beef or turkey, rice, and bell peppers, all cooked together for a delicious one-pan dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, uncooked rice, broth, chopped bell peppers, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Cover for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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.

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