Best 8 Un Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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If you are looking for a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of stuffed peppers without all the hassle of stuffing them, then unstuffed peppers are the perfect solution. These dishes are made with all of the same ingredients as traditional stuffed peppers, but instead of stuffing the peppers, the filling is simply cooked in a pot or skillet and then served over the peppers. This method allows for a much faster and easier prep time, and it also results in a more flavorful dish, as the filling has more surface area to caramelize and develop flavor. Whether you are looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, unstuffed peppers are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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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This unstuffed peppers bowl is loaded with flavor and is a great well balanced meal. With all the flavors of stuffed peppers, but so much quicker to make!

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground beef
2 green peppers (chopped)
1 small onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup long grain rice (uncooked)
15 ounce can diced tomatoes with their juices
½ cup water
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, green peppers, onions, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and saute until well combined and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the rice, diced tomatoes and water and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat but keep covered for an additional 5-10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate.
  • Serve in bowls garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 815 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

SEVEN-SPICE UNSTUFFED PEPPERS



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This Middle Eastern-inspired unstuffed peppers bowl makes a satisfying meal that includes protein, carbohydrates and vegetables. It has all the comforting flavors of the stuffed version but is much quicker to make--and clean up!

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 green bell peppers, chopped (see Cook's Note)
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons seven-spice blend
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup long-grain rice
One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, for serving (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Yogurt, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, garlic, green peppers and onions and cook, stirring, until the beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste, seven-spice blend, dried mint, salt and pepper and saute until well combined and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the rice, crushed tomatoes and 1 cup water and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes. Remove from the heat but keep covered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate.
  • Serve in bowls garnished with the pine nuts and parsley with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.

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

UN-STUFFED BELL PEPPER CASSEROLE ( CROCK POT )



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Easy to pack for lunches. I make a batch ahead of time, freeze them into servings, then take one to work for a good home-made lunch.

Provided by Pa. Hiker

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
3 large green peppers, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb hot sausage
1 lb sweet sausage
32 ounces stewed tomatoes or 32 ounces diced tomatoes
32 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Brown sausage then place in slow cooker.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except for the cheese.
  • Cook, covered, 3 hours on high, or 6 hours on low.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese and cook another 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

EXPLODED (UN-STUFFED) BELL PEPPERS



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Don't let the title frighten you! The inside of your oven will be fine:)! As I surveyed the contents of my kitchen the other day, I saw all the fixin's for stuffed peppers, but I wanted something heartier. Using Joe Bob Mac's recipe #41118 as my inspiration, I came up with this simple, tasty casserole. It is vegan, but regular sausages and cheese can certainly be used.

Provided by chiclet

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb spicy italian-style soy sausage, crumbled
2 cups diced bell peppers (red and green is nice)
1 cup brown rice, NOT instant
2 cups vegetable broth
4 garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup pasta sauce
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
1 cup shredded soy mozzarella cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Warm oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add soy sausage, and cook until it begins to brown.
  • Add peppers, onions, garlic and rice; sautee until veggies begin to soften and rice browns slightly, adding a little water if necessary.
  • Add vegetable broth and pasta sauce; bring to a boil then simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and crushed red peppers; pour into a 2 quart casserole dish and top with mozzarella, if using.
  • Bake covered 45-50 minute (if you use cheese, you may want to uncover for the last 10 minute so the cheese will brown).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 611.7, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 15.7

Tips:

  • For a healthier version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
  • Add some chopped spinach or kale to the filling for an extra boost of nutrients.
  • If you don't have any bell peppers on hand, you can use zucchini, eggplant, or even portobello mushrooms.
  • Make sure to cook the filling thoroughly before stuffing the peppers.
  • To prevent the peppers from drying out, add some liquid to the baking dish, such as broth or tomato sauce.
  • Top the peppers with cheese or breadcrumbs before baking for a golden brown crust.
  • Serve the un-stuffed peppers with your favorite sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Un-stuffed peppers are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein. Plus, they can be customized to fit your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy weeknight meal, give un-stuffed peppers a try.

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