How to Make Unstuffed Bell Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Unstuffed bell peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to traditional stuffed bell peppers. This recipe takes all the flavors of classic stuffed peppers and turns them into a one-pan dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

With this recipe, there's no need to worry about hollowing out the peppers or stuffing them with filling. Instead, the peppers are simply chopped and sautéed with ground beef, rice, and a savory tomato sauce, then baked in the oven until tender an...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break ground beef into pieces and add to skillet; cook and stir until about half of the beef is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and green bell pepper into the beef; continue to cook and stir until the beef is entirely browned, about 5 minutes more. Drain and discard grease.
  • Mix tomato sauce and brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over the beef mixture. Stir rice into the beef mixture and stir; transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Cool dish 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    497 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 714mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 83mg
    • Calcium: 317mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 631mg