Best 6 Easy Unstuffed Bell Pepper Skillet Recipes

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In today's fast-paced world, convenience has become instrumental in our daily lives. For busy individuals who seek to satisfy their taste buds with minimal effort, the "Easy Unstuffed Bell Pepper Skillet" recipe proves to be an ideal choice. This delectable dish seamlessly combines the vibrant flavors of bell peppers with the ease of a one-pan cooking method, making it an accessible yet flavorsome option for food lovers of all levels of culinary experience. Dive into this culinary journey and discover the magic of a meal that combines convenience, health, and lip-smacking deliciousness.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

UNSTUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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A classic family favorite deconstructed. My kids love stuffed green peppers, but don't like to eat the whole peppers, so I came up with this to make it more appealing to my picky eaters.

Provided by Paul E Hamilton

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
3 cups cooked rice
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups tomato sauce
½ cup brown sugar
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break ground beef into pieces and add to skillet; cook and stir until about half of the beef is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and green bell pepper into the beef; continue to cook and stir until the beef is entirely browned, about 5 minutes more. Drain and discard grease.
  • Mix tomato sauce and brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over the beef mixture. Stir rice into the beef mixture and stir; transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Cool dish 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 713.9 mg, Sugar 23 g

UNSTUFFED PEPPERS



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The flavor of a stuffed pepper recipe created in a skillet dish

Provided by ReadySetEat

Categories     Main Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean)
1/2 cup yellow onion
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 cans (8 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce with Basil, Garlic and Oregano
2 tablespoons Hunt's® Tomato Paste
1-1/2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic and salt; cook 7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetableas are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, rice and water; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat; stir. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : @id https, Calories 280 calories

UNSTUFFED PEPPERS



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Unstuffed Peppers is a delicious one-pot meal that's full of fresh, simple ingredients!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Beef     Dinner     Entree     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound Italian sausage
1 small onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic
14 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
14 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices)
½ cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
1 ⅔ cup water (or as needed)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt & pepper to taste
4 bell peppers (any color, diced)
½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • In a large pan, brown sausage, onion & garlic over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain fat.
  • Add tomatoes, rice, water, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt & pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook covered 10 minutes.
  • Stir in diced peppers and cook an additional 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Stir and add cheese on top. Remove from heat, cover with a lid and rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 1244 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

UNSTUFFED PEPPERS



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If you like stuffed peppers, you'll love this speedy version. It offers all the comforting flavor of the original, but takes just half an hour. Instead of cooking the instant rice, you can use 2 cups leftover cooked rice if you have it on hand. -Beth Dewyer, Du Bois, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 pound ground beef
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook rice according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook beef, green peppers and onion over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in rice, marinara sauce and seasoning blend. Stir in cheese. , Toss bread crumbs and oil; sprinkle over the top. Bake until heated through and topping is golden brown, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

UNSTUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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All the ingredients and flavor of stuffed bell peppers cooked in one skillet for an easy, free-form bowl meal. It's UNstuffed Bell Peppers!

Provided by Beth - Budget Bytes

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 clove garlic ($0.08)
1 yellow onion ($0.32)
2 bell peppers ($1.53)
1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
1/2 lb. ground beef ($2.85)
1 15oz. can diced tomatoes ($1.00)
1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked) ($0.62)
1 tsp dried basil ($0.10)
1 tsp dried oregano ($0.10)
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
1.5 cups beef broth ($0.07)
1 8oz. can tomato sauce ($0.26)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.01)
1 cup shredded mozzarella ($0.85)
1 Tbsp chopped parsley (optional garnish) ($0.05)

Steps:

  • Mince the garlic and dice the onion and bell pepper.
  • Add the olive oil and ground beef to a deep skillet. Cook the beef over medium heat until it is fully browned.
  • Add the diced onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, basil, oregano, and pepper to the skillet. Continue to cook and stir until the onions are soft.
  • Next, add the diced tomatoes (with juices), uncooked rice, and beef broth. Give everything a brief stir to combine.
  • Place a lid on the skillet and turn the heat up to medium-high. Allow the broth to come up to a full boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and let it continue to simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let it rest, lid still in place, for another five minutes.
  • While the pot is simmering, combine the tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Once the rice has rested for 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff it with a fork, gently folding the ingredients back together (peppers and tomatoes may float to the top while it simmers).
  • Pour the prepared tomato sauce over top, then sprinkled the shredded mozzarella over the sauce. Place the lid back on top and let the heat from the skillet melt the mozzarella. Once melted, sprinkle a little chopped parsley on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.33 cups, Calories 320.53 kcal, Carbohydrate 35.55 g, Protein 15.75 g, Fat 12.78 g, Sodium 646.32 mg, Fiber 3.88 g

UNSTUFFED BELL PEPPER SKILLET



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We love the traditional stuffed bell pepper dish. In fact, I have a stuffed pepper recipe already posted. Last night however, I didn't want to go thru all the work of stuffing the two large peppers I had on hand, so I decided to wing it and simplify it. The following is what I came up with and is not only delicious but effortless.

Provided by shelbyrose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I prefer the brand that uses plum tomatoes)
2 large green bell peppers, corded, seeded and coarsely chopped (or 3 to 4 medium)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
dried Italian seasoning, to taste
cooked rice
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Brown ground meat and onion.
  • Drain. Season with salt, pepper, garlic and Italian seasoning.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and green pepper.
  • Cover and simmer until peppers are tender crisp (approx. 20 minutes).
  • Serve over cooked rice.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut bell peppers or frozen bell pepper strips.
  • For a more flavorful dish, use a variety of bell peppers, such as red, yellow, and orange.
  • Add other vegetables to the skillet, such as onions, mushrooms, or zucchini.
  • Season the dish with your favorite spices, such as garlic powder, chili powder, or cumin.
  • Serve the unstuffed bell pepper skillet over rice, quinoa, or pasta.

Conclusion:

This unstuffed bell pepper skillet is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a healthy and flavorful dish that is packed with vegetables. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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