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Unstuffed Pepper Skillet

This Unstuffed Pepper Skillet is an easy one-pan dinner made with ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, rice, savory seasonings, and plenty of melted cheese. It has all the comforting flavors of stuffed peppers without the extra work.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons steak seasoning
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 bell peppers chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice uncooked and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese divided

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Stove
  • Lid

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart as it browns.
  2. Add the salt, black pepper, paprika, steak seasoning, chopped onion, and chopped bell peppers.
  3. Continue cooking until the ground beef is fully cooked and the peppers and onion have softened.
  4. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, beef broth, and rinsed uncooked Jasmine rice.
  6. Stir everything together well and bring the mixture to a quick boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and cooked to your liking.
  8. Stir 1 cup of the shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese into the beef and rice mixture until melted and combined.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top.
  10. Let the skillet sit until the cheese melts, or place it briefly under the broiler until the cheese is fully melted.
  11. Serve warm. Top individual servings with sour cream and hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese can be used for this recipe.
Rinse the Jasmine rice before adding it to the skillet for the best texture.
If the rice needs more cooking time, add a small splash of beef broth and continue cooking covered until tender.
Sour cream and hot sauce make great optional toppings.