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Unstuffed Peppers
This unstuffed peppers bowl is loaded with flavor and is a great well balanced meal. With all the flavors of stuffed peppers, but so much quicker to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 green bell peppers chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 teaspoons oregano divided
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup long grain white rice uncooked
- 15 ounce canned diced tomatoes
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, green peppers, onions, garlic, 3 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and saute until well combined and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the rice, diced tomatoes, remaining oregano and salt and water and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Remove from heat but keep covered for an additional 5-10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate.
- Serve in bowls garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and parsley.
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Notes
- Note: Cooking time will vary depending on the type of rice used. This recipe calls for regular long-grain white rice, which will take 45 minutes to fully cook.
- Seasoning: The amount of seasoning has been increased since time of publishing based on reader feedback. Updated from 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container and eat within 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
815mg
(34%)
Potassium
701mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
819IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 815mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 701mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 819IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.