Description
Hearty stuffed pepper skillet delight recipe combines classic Mexican flavors with one-pan convenience. Pepper, ground beef, and rice mingle in a zesty tomato sauce, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) long grain white rice
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
- 1 15 oz (425 g) can diced tomatoes
- 1 8 oz (227 g) can tomato sauce
- 1–2 cups Colby Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Protein and Aromatics: Ignite a large skillet over medium heat, browning ground beef while simultaneously integrating diced green and red peppers, onion, oregano, salt, and pepper. Transform meat from raw to caramelized and vegetables into tender morsels.
- Infuse Aromatic Layers: Introduce minced garlic into the sizzling ensemble, stirring vigorously to unlock its intense flavor profile without scorching, allowing the fragrant essence to permeate every ingredient.
- Liquid Foundation and Grain Integration: Pour beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and balsamic vinegar into the skillet. Escalate heat to generate a robust boil, then gently incorporate rice, allowing it to harmonize with the liquid landscape.
- Simmer and Absorb: Reduce heat to a gentle whisper, cover the skillet, and let rice luxuriate in the savory liquid. Allow approximately 20-25 minutes for grains to soften and liquid to be almost completely absorbed, creating a rich, cohesive texture.
- Cheese Finale: Remove skillet from heat, fold in one portion of cheese until thoroughly integrated. Generously crown the surface with remaining cheese, then replace lid to encourage a luxurious, uniform melt.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Tip: Break ground beef into small, uniform crumbles for even cooking and better texture distribution throughout the dish.
- Garlic Timing Strategy: Add minced garlic late in the cooking process to prevent burning and preserve its intense, aromatic flavor profile.
- Liquid Absorption Technique: Watch rice carefully during simmering to ensure it absorbs liquid perfectly without becoming mushy or dry.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Cover skillet after adding cheese to create steam, helping cheese melt evenly and create a creamy, cohesive topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg