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Unstuffed Peppers in a skillet, topped with melted mozzarella cheese and fresh cilantro.

Unstuffed Peppers

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 465 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 green bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and green peppers until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat and return the mixture to the skillet.
  • Stir in the spaghetti sauce, water, rice, steak seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
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  • Bring the skillet to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender. If the mixture appears dry, add up to 1/2 cup more water as needed.
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  • Once the rice is tender, mix in half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Top the mixture with the remaining mozzarella cheese, cover the skillet, and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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  • Serve the Unstuffed Peppers warm, straight from the skillet.
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Nutrition

Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 26gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 829mgFiber: 3g
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