Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers
These deconstructed stuffed peppers are so hearty and savory! This quick and easy one-skillet recipe takes just 25 minutes to make. Great for meal prep, leftovers, busy weeknights, and healthy family dinners!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 bell peppers finely chopped
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 pound ground meat beef or turkey
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice brown rice or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- First, add the oil, chopped peppers, and onions to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the veggies are tender, add the ground meat to the skillet. Cook until browned and crumbly.
- Then, add the remaining ingredients to the skillet. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finally, remove the pan from the heat. Ladle into bowls and serve!
Notes
- Feel free to use any ground meat in this recipe. Turkey, beef, chicken, and pork all work well.
- Continue cooking until the veggies are tender.
- If needed, add in more tomato sauce or broth to avoid dryness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition FactsDeconstructed Stuffed PeppersAmount Per ServingCalories 422 Calories from Fat 243% Daily Value*Fat 27g42%Saturated Fat 9g56%Trans Fat 1gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 81mg27%Sodium 1165mg51%Potassium 804mg23%Carbohydrates 23g8%Fiber 4g17%Sugar 7g8%Protein 23g46%Vitamin A 2336IU47%Vitamin C 85mg103%Calcium 59mg6%Iron 4mg22%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.