Easy Unstuffed Peppers
Unstuffed peppers deliver all the stuffed pepper flavor—without the fuss. This quick, cheesy one-pan dinner is ideal for busy nights and picky eaters alike.
Equipment
- - Oven-safe skillet
- Mixing bowls
- - Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- - 1 cup uncooked instant rice or 2 cups cooked rice
- - 1 lb ground beef
- - 2 green bell peppers chopped
- - ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- - 1 jar 26 oz marinara sauce
- - 1½ tsp Italian seasoning blend salt-free
- - ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
- - ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, cook beef, peppers, and onion until beef is browned.
- Stir in rice, marinara sauce, and seasoning. Fold in cheese.
- Toss breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, until hot and golden.
- Let rest, then serve.
Notes
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
- Freeze leftovers for up to 4 months
- Add red pepper flakes for heat
- Freeze leftovers for up to 4 months
- Add red pepper flakes for heat