One Pot Unstuffed Pepper Skillet

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop the green bell pepper.
  2. 2Chop the jalapenos.
  3. 3Chop the onion.
  4. 4Chop the garlic cloves. To loosen them, remove the bottom part.
  5. 5Measure and rinse about two cups of rice.
  6. 6Heat a pot over medium-high heat.
  7. 7Add two pounds of ground beef to the hot pot, spreading it across the bottom to brown and develop a crust.
  8. 8Once the meat starts to brown, flip it over and chop it up.
  9. 9Drain all the excess fat from the ground beef using a paper towel.
  10. 10Add the chopped peppers and onions to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  11. 11Add the chopped garlic and cook until fragrant (about 5 seconds).
  12. 12Add about three tablespoons of tomato paste and allow it to cook out its bitterness.
  13. 13Season with Nature's seasoning, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and about a quarter teaspoon of everything Italian seasoning.
  14. 14Mix everything in the pot.
  15. 15Dump in one can of fire-roasted tomatoes (do not drain).
  16. 16Add the two cups of rinsed rice.
  17. 17Mix the ingredients in the pot.
  18. 18Add four cups of beef broth and ensure everything is mixed.
  19. 19Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  20. 20Once at a gentle boil, put the lid on, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 18-20 minutes until the rice is fluffy.
  21. 21After the timer goes off, cut the heat and let it sit to steam the rice for 5-10 minutes.
  22. 22Top with freshly shredded cheese.
  23. 23Put the lid back on until the cheese completely melts.
  24. 24Chop some fresh parsley to garnish on top.
  25. 25Garnish with fresh parsley after the cheese has melted.

Ingredients

  • green bell pepper, chopped
  • jalapenos, chopped
  • onion, chopped
  • garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups rice, rinsed
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Nature's seasoning
  • smoked paprika
  • Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon everything Italian seasoning
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • freshly shredded cheese
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

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Tips

  • Chop peppers to have a little bit of body.
  • Don't touch the ground beef once spread to develop a nice crust.
  • Drain excess fat from ground beef using a paper towel.
  • Cook tomato paste until the bitterness cooks out.
  • Do not drain the fire roasted tomatoes.
  • Allow the rice to steam for 5-10 minutes after cooking.
  • Put the lid back on after adding cheese to melt it completely.