Description
A comforting and satisfying meal made with ground beef, bell peppers, and rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat that accumulates.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers, chopped onion, and minced garlic, cooking until the vegetables are tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and the tomato sauce. Mix thoroughly and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the cooked rice and let the entire mixture heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top, covering the skillet until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure the ground beef is well-drained to prevent excess grease. You can also use pre-cooked rice for a faster cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg