Unstuffed Peppers

4.97 from 624 votes

This unstuffed peppers bowl is loaded with flavor and is a great well balanced meal. With all the flavors of stuffed peppers, but so much quicker to make!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 333kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
2 green bell peppers chopped
1 small onion chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced
4 teaspoons oregano divided
1 ¼ teaspoon salt divided
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup long grain white rice uncooked
15 ounce canned diced tomatoes
½ cup water
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped parsley

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, green peppers, onions, garlic, 3 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned, about 7-10 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and saute until well combined and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the rice, diced tomatoes, remaining oregano and salt and water and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
Remove from heat but keep covered for an additional 5-10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate.
Serve in bowls garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and parsley.

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Notes

Note: Cooking time will vary depending on the type of rice used. This recipe calls for regular long-grain white rice, which will take 45 minutes to fully cook.

Seasoning: The amount of seasoning has been increased since time of publishing based on reader feedback. Updated from 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container and eat within 2-3 days.

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