Unstuffed Peppers
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!
Servings: 4 servings
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 815mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 4mg
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