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Stuffed bell pepper
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Stuffed Bell Peppers Skillet

A printable version of stuffed bell peppers skillet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 bell peppers, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, optional

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1½ pounds of ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned (about 6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat. Ground beef must reach 160°F.
  3. Add 1 diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add 3 bell peppers (any color), cut into 1-inch pieces, and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Stir in 1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes (with juices), 1 can (8 oz) of tomato sauce, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  8. Stir in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese until melted and incorporated.
  9. Sprinkle an additional 1 cup of cheese on top, cover the skillet, and let sit for 2-3 minutes until melted.
  10. Garnish with optional parsley and serve.

Notes

Equipment: 12-inch skillet, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 6th of the recipe.
Suggested sides are optional and are not included in the ingredient quantities. No nutrition calculation or kitchen testing has been performed.