Description
A delightful one-pan meal combining seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, and vibrant bell peppers, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Cook and stir until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced green and red bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the uncooked rice to the skillet, mixing well with the meat and vegetable mixture.
- Pour in the water or beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
- Season the mixture with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring everything to a simmer, cover the skillet with a lid, and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Once the rice is cooked, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the skillet.
- Cover again and let the cheese melt, about 3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to swap beef for turkey or chicken, or keep it vegetarian with black beans or lentils.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg