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Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers

All of the flavors of classic stuffed peppers made in one skillet in less than an hour!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers
Servings: 4 to 5
Calories: 461kcal
Author: Anne
Scale this Recipe 4 to 5

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion approximately 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 bell peppers julienne sliced any color
  • 2 cups diced or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 to 3 ounces grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium to high heat and add the ground beef
    and cook until the beef begins to brown.
  • Add the onions and garlic to the skillet with the meat; cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.
  • Stir in the rice, crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and peppers.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the peppers begin to soften and the flavors blend together.
  • Top with shredded cheese and serve.

Notes

 
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 964mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3199IU | Vitamin C: 128mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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