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Stuffed Pepper Skillet

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

This stuffed pepper skillet recipe takes the ingredients in a classic stuffed pepper and spins them into a convenient skillet dinner. Earthy, sweet bell peppers take the spotlight, softening just enough while still retaining their delightful crunch. Ground beef packs in the protein and can easily be swapped out for ground turkey or crumbled tofu. Precooked brown rice completes this hearty dish. With a blanket of gooey melted cheese on top, it’s a meal that hits all the right notes.

Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
  • 1 (8.8-ounce) package precooked microwaveable brown rice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • chopped fresh oregano for garnish (optional)
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ground beef; cook, stirring often and using the back of a spoon to break up the beef, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until the paste darkens in color, about 1 minute. Add onion, bell peppers, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in tomatoes, rice, broth and vinegar.
  2. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil. Bake until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and beginning to bubble, about 8 minutes. Garnish with oregano, if desired.
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