Description
A quick and hearty skillet dish combining ground beef, bell peppers, and rice for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers and diced tomatoes; allow them to soften for about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the uncooked rice, beef broth, and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired, and serve with cheese on top if you prefer.
Notes
Ensure the rice is fully covered by the liquid before simmering. Avoid overcooking the peppers for an optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg