Almost Stuffed Peppers

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3

Almost Stuffed Peppers: An Easy & Delicious Dinner Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

547

Sugar

Fat

22g

Almost Stuffed Peppers are an excellent main dish that is both filling and nourishing. As the name suggests, this dish is very much like stuffed peppers, but much quicker and easier to prepare. It's an excellent way to use up leftovers like cooked rice, beef, and canned tomatoes to create something that's both tasty and nutritious. This one-pot recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners when you don't have much time or energy to spend cooking.

Instructions

1.	Boil 2 cups of water in a large pot.
2.	Add the uncooked instant rice and stir it in the water, reduce the heat and let rice simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it rest for another 5 minutes.
3.	In a different pan, cook the ground beef until browned.
4.	Add the sliced onions and green peppers to the pan with cooked beef and cook for 5 more minutes.
5.	Add a can of diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and pepper to the same pan with other ingredients and mix it properly.
6.	Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir thoroughly.
7.	Let the dish simmer for a few more minutes until the vegetables become softer.
8.	Serve the dish hot with the desired seasoning on top.

PROS

Almost Stuffed Peppers are a quick and easy meal that can be prepared in under an hour.
They are packed with essential nutrients and fibers from vegetables, protein and healthy carbs from rice.

CONS

The recipe calls for the use of instant rice which is not as nutritious as long-grain rice.

Green pepper may not be enjoyed by all, substituting it with other vegetables is a good option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green pepper is a great source of vitamins A, C, and K. It is low in calories and rich in antioxidants, which help prevent cell damage. Ground beef is excellent for building muscle and also contains zinc, iron, and vitamin B12.

	1 lb ground beef
	2 cups water
	1 can diced tomatoes , undrained
	1 large green pepper , cut into 1/4-inch slices
	1 medium onion , thinly sliced
	1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
	1/2 teaspoon pepper
	1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice