Unstuffed Pepper Bowls
A comforting dish featuring seasoned beef, tender rice, and vibrant vegetables in a rich tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Optional Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until they are softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet along with the chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and diced bell peppers. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, use freezer-safe containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg