Stuffed Pepper Skillet
This Stuffed Pepper Skillet has all the flavours of stuffed peppers, but without all the work! Made with ingredients like ground turkey or beef, rice, kidney beans and bell peppers, this one-dish meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 5
Calories: 426kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers, diced we like yellow, red or orange for their sweeter flavour
- 1 lb ground turkey or lean ground beef any ground meat will work
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed I like to use jasmine
- 15 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz canned diced tomatoes, not drained
- 5.5 oz can tomato paste
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Using a large (12") non-stick frying pan with a lid, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until starting to soften, then add the bell pepper and continue to sauté another minute or so. Add the ground turkey and season it with garlic powder and salt. Cook until the turkey is no longer pink, while breaking it into smaller pieces.
- Add the rice, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Stir until well combined.
- Bring to a strong simmer, cover, then turn the heat down to low. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the rice is tender and cooked to your liking. Add more broth if you find the texture is getting too dry.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, then evenly sprinkle the grated mozzarella on top. Remove the skillet from heat, then cover until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately garnished with chopped fresh parsley and more mozzarella, if desired.
Notes
- Recipe serves 4-6, depending on the size of your appetite.
- Make it vegan/vegetarian: skip the meat, add another can of beans and use vegetable broth. Omit the cheese topping or use a vegan shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1386mg | Potassium: 1489mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 748IU | Vitamin C: 156mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 5mg
