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Unstuffed Pepper Skillet Recipe
This Unstuffed Pepper Skillet is an easy, one-pan take on classic stuffed bell peppers. It has all the familiar, comforting flavors but skips the cheese to keep it dairy-free. Packed with protein and perfectly balanced, it’s ideal for a wholesome dinner or meal prep for the week.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Carrie Forrest, MBA, MPH, CHN📖 cleaneatingkitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- skillet
- bowl
- spatula
- wooden spoon
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium saucepan, combine the white rice with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook the rice for ⏱️ 15-18 minutes.
2
While the rice is cooking, heat up the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, and garlic, and sauté until softened, about ⏱️ 2-3 minutes.
onion, chopped1
4
Carefully transfer the sauteed vegetables to a bowl and set aside while you cook the meat.
5
Add the ground beef to the skillet and use a spatula or wooden spoon to break up the meat. Once the meat starts to cook, add the taco seasoning, green chiles, and diced tomatoes. Then, add the sauteed vegetables and carefully stir everything together.
taco seasoning1 tablespoon
6
Once the meat is fully cooked, stir in the cooked rice. Stir one more time and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
calories
255 calories
fat Content
7.4 g
serving Size
1/4 of recipe
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
7.4 g
sodium Content
231.2 mg
protein Content
27.2 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
67.8 mg
carbohydrate Content
19.3 g
saturated Fat Content
2.2 g
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