Unstuffed Pepper Skillet is an easy one-pan meal for a busy weeknight dinner. It can be on the table in about 30 minutes and is made with seasoned ground beef, peppers, onions, rice, beef broth, and shredded cheese.
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Easy Ground Beef Dinner
This One Pan Unstuffed Pepper Skillet is an easy and delicious dinner recipe the whole family loves.
It’s made with ingredients you probably already keep stocked in your refrigerator and pantry.
This skillet meal is an easy twist on the flavors of classic stuffed peppers. It’s simple to throw together and makes the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.
If you are looking for another easy and delicious one-pan rice meal, check out One Pan Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Rice. It is a chicken and rice dinner using Parmesan Garlic sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Another ground beef recipe my family loves is One Pan Cheeseburger Rice. It has all the flavors of a cheeseburger in an easy and convenient rice meal.
Ingredients for Unstuffed Pepper Skillet
Ground beef
Salt, pepper, paprika, and steak seasoning
Onion, chopped
Bell peppers, chopped
Worcestershire sauce
Minced garlic
Diced tomatoes
Beef broth
Jasmine white rice, uncooked and rinsed
Shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
How to Make Unstuffed Pepper Skillet
To make this delicious and easy recipe, start by browning 1 pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
Next, season the meat with ¼ teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and paprika, plus 1 ½ teaspoons of steak seasoning.
Add one diced onion and 3 diced bell peppers. Green peppers or multicolored peppers all work great for this recipe, so use whichever you prefer.
Continue to cook everything until the meat is cooked through and browned and the onions and bell peppers have softened. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and discard it.
Next, add a 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1 ½ cups of beef broth to the skillet.
Add 1 cup of uncooked Jasmine white rice. Stir everything together well and bring the whole skillet to a quick boil.
Lower the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.
Once the rice is cooked, mix in 1 cup of shredded cheese. Then top the dish with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
Keep the skillet on the hot stovetop to melt the cheese. If you are cooking in an oven-safe skillet, you can also place the skillet under the broiler to melt the cheese.
Serving Unstuffed Pepper Skillet
Once the cheese is melty and gooey, this dish is ready to serve.
This recipe is great as-is, but I love to top it with sour cream and hot sauce to elevate the flavors even more and add a little kick of heat.
My kids love this meal, and I feel good knowing they are getting some veggies in. They aren’t always the biggest fans of peppers, but they eat this dinner with no complaints.
This is a classic recipe you will want to save and make time and time again for your family. It’s easy, filling, and the leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day.
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Tips and Substitutions
Make this recipe in an oven-safe skillet to make melting the cheese quicker.
Freshly shredded cheddar cheese or Colby Jack is best, but pre-shredded cheese will work too.
Use uncooked and rinsed Jasmine rice for this recipe.
Feel free to add any other veggies to the dish.
Fire-roasted diced tomatoes can be used for even more flavor.
Any bell peppers will work for this recipe. I tend to love the colorful ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rice should I use for Unstuffed Pepper Skillet?
Jasmine white rice cooks the best in these one-pan rice meals. This is not the same as Minute Rice. If you use a different type of rice, you will need to adjust the broth and possibly the cooking time.
Can ground turkey be used in this recipe?
Yes, you can use ground turkey in place of ground beef for a more budget-friendly option. It may even be more macro friendly.
What cheese can I use in Unstuffed Pepper Skillet?
I usually make this recipe with shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese. Mozzarella would also be a great option.
