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Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers

All of the flavors of classic stuffed peppers made in one skillet in less than an hour!
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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
Calories: 423kcal
Author: Anne

Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers

Equipment

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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
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Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  • Prepare the ingredients: cook and measure the rice, chop the onion & garlic, slice the peppers, shred and measure the cheese, and measure the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the ground beef, reduce the heat to medium, and cook it for a couple of minutes until the meat is almost cooked through.
  • Add the chopped onions, garlic, and sliced peppers. Sauté peppers and onion until they begin to soften (about 3 to 5 minutes).
  • Add the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and cooked rice to the skillet, and mix everything together.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes or longer. Sprinkle the Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers with cheddar cheese and serve.

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Notes

 
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Substitutions:
Replace ground beef with ground turkey, ground chicken, pork or sausage. Use plant based "meat" for a vegetarian substitute.
Replace cooked rice with cauliflower rice or cooked quinoa
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2938IU | Vitamin C: 117mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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