Unstuffed Pepper Skillet Dish (Print Version)
Skillet with peppers, ground meat, rice, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning in one easy pan.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
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3 bell peppers, diced
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1 cup long-grain white or brown rice, uncooked
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 cup water or chicken broth
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Optional Toppings
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1/2 cup shredded cheese
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Red chili flakes
# Steps:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
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Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Cook while breaking up the meat with a spatula until browned throughout. Drain excess fat as needed.
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Incorporate diced bell peppers, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until peppers begin to soften.
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Stir uncooked rice into the skillet, followed by crushed tomatoes and water or broth. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
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Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook. For white rice, simmer 15 to 20 minutes; for brown rice, simmer 40 to 50 minutes. Stir occasionally and add additional water if the mixture becomes dry. Rice is done when tender and almost all liquid is absorbed.
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If using, sprinkle shredded cheese over the skillet, cover, and let it melt in the residual heat. Garnish with chopped parsley or red chili flakes before serving hot.
# Notes:
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For best results, use freshly chopped bell peppers and select lean ground meat to prevent excess grease. Adjust liquid amounts slightly when using brown rice as it requires more moisture and cooking time.