Ground Beef Stuffed Pepper Skillet

Ground Beef Stuffed Pepper Skillet

Introduction

Welcome to a culinary journey where simplicity meets flavor—a delightful Ground Beef Stuffed Pepper Skillet that promises to transform your weeknight dinners! This dish beautifully marries the best of a stuffed pepper with the convenience of a skillet meal, yielding a vibrant palette of colors, textures, and tastes that are sure to enchant your palate. Picture juicy ground beef, tender bell peppers, fluffy rice, and rich diced tomatoes all cooked together, then crowned with a melty layer of cheese. Comforting, colorful, and full of flavor, this skillet meal is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Skillet Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (90% lean recommended)
• 1 medium onion, diced (150 g / 5.3 oz)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (9 g)
• 2 medium bell peppers, diced (1 red, 1 green, about 300 g / 10.5 oz each)
• 14.5 oz (411 g) canned diced tomatoes, or 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes
• 1 cup (180 g) uncooked white rice (Jasmine or Basmati recommended)
• 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella, or Monterey Jack)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions