One Pot Unstuffed Pepper Skillet

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop green bell peppers and add them to a bowl.
  2. 2Chop jalapenos, remove seeds, and add them to a bowl.
  3. 3Chop onions and add them to the bowl.
  4. 4Chop garlic.
  5. 5Measure and rinse two cups of rice.
  6. 6Heat a pot over medium-high heat.
  7. 7Add 2 pounds of ground beef to the hot pot and spread it across the bottom; do not touch it until a crust develops.
  8. 8Flip the browned meat and chop it up.
  9. 9Drain 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 3 tablespoons of tomato paste and allow it to cook out its bitterness.
  13. 13Season with nature seasoning, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon of everything Italian seasoning.
  14. 14Mix all ingredients in the pot together.
  15. 15Add one undrained can of fire roasted tomatoes.
  16. 16Add the two cups of rinsed rice.
  17. 17Add four cups of beef broth and mix everything thoroughly.
  18. 18Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  19. 19Place the lid on the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 18-20 minutes until the rice is fluffy.
  20. 20Once the timer goes off, cut the heat and let the rice steam for 5-10 minutes.
  21. 21Top with freshly shredded cheese.
  22. 22Put the lid back on until the cheese completely melts.
  23. 23Chop fresh parsley for garnish.
  24. 24Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Ingredients

  • Green bell pepper, chopped
  • Jalapenos, chopped
  • Onion, chopped
  • Garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups Rice
  • 2 pounds Ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • Nature 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

BowlPotLidPaper towel

Tips

  • For more flavor, allow the ground beef to develop a nice crust at the bottom of the pot before breaking it up.
  • Drain excess fat from the ground beef using a paper towel.
  • Cook tomato paste until its bitterness cooks out.
  • Do not drain the fire roasted tomatoes.
  • Allow the rice to steam for 5-10 minutes after cooking for a fluffier texture.