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.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
UNSTUFFED PEPPERS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 )
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
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
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
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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