Easy Unstuffed Peppers
This unstuffed peppers recipe is a fast, cheesy, one-pan dinner packed with all the flavor of traditional stuffed peppers—without the fuss.
Equipment
- - Oven-safe skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- - 1 cup instant rice cooked
- - 1 lb ground beef
- - 2 green bell peppers chopped
- - ½ cup yellow onion diced
- - 1 jar 26 oz marinara sauce
- - 1½ tsp salt-free seasoning or Italian blend
- - ½ cup shredded Italian cheese
- - ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook rice according to package directions.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, brown beef, peppers, and onion over medium-high heat. Drain fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, marinara sauce, seasoning, and cheese.
- Mix breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Serve warm with salad or bread.
Notes
- Substitute rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb version
- Use turkey or plant-based ground meat as desired
- Freezes well for meal prep
- Use turkey or plant-based ground meat as desired
- Freezes well for meal prep