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Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers is a comforting one-pan dish featuring ground beef, diced bell peppers, onion, garlic, and aromatic herbs simmered with rice in a savory tomato and beef broth sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese, this hearty and flavorful meal captures the essence of traditional stuffed peppers without the hassle of stuffing and baking, making it a quick and easy family favorite.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 cups diced red bell pepper (orange or yellow work too!)
  • 2 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup dry white rice
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the Oil: In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the beef and vegetables.
  2. Brown the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, using a spatula to break apart the meat thoroughly as it cooks until it is browned and no longer pink.
  3. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Once the beef is cooked through, add the diced onions and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes to soften the onions and release the garlic's aroma.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the diced bell peppers, low sodium beef broth, tomato sauce, dry white rice, dried basil, oregano, parsley, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. Simmer Covered: Cover the pan and bring the mixture to a boil, which should take about 5 minutes. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook covered for 20-25 minutes, stirring every few minutes until the rice is cooked and most of the liquid has absorbed.
  6. Melt the Cheese: When the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed, top the mixture with shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover the pan again and cook on low heat until the cheese melts and becomes gooey, about 3-5 minutes.

Notes

  • Use low sodium beef broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Diced bell peppers can be substituted with orange or yellow varieties for a sweeter flavor and colorful presentation.
  • Stirring occasionally during the simmering process prevents the rice from sticking to the pan.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles and use vegetable broth.
  • If you prefer spicier food, add crushed red pepper flakes when adding herbs and spices.

Find it online: https://cookedbygrace.com/deconstructed-stuffed-peppers-recipe/