Stove Top Unstuffed Green Peppers Recipe

Say goodbye to messy stuffed peppers! This recipe delivers all the deliciousness of a classic stuffed pepper, but with an easier, quicker, and more flavorful stovetop twist. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe reheats beautifully, making it ideal for meal prepping. Get ready for tender ground beef, vibrant veggies, and a rich tomato sauce that will have you coming back for seconds!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 322.2 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Stove Top Unstuffed Green Peppers

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How to Make Stove Top Unstuffed Green Peppers

  1. Brown 1 lb lean ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add 1 medium onion (chopped) and 2 cloves garlic (minced) to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 green bell pepper (chopped). Cook for another 3 minutes.
  4. Pour in 1 (28 ounce) can of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add 1 ½ cups cooked rice and 1 (8 ounce) can of sliced mushrooms (drained). Stir to combine.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through and flavors have melded.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

50 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

23g

Carbs

9g