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Stuffed bell pepper
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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 oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
  2. Cook 1½ pounds ground beef, crumbling, about 6-8 minutes until browned; drain excess fat. Beef must reach 160°F.
  3. Add 1 diced onion; cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Add 3 minced garlic cloves; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add 3 bell peppers (any color), cut into 1-inch pieces; cook 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Stir in 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, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Stir in 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar until melted and incorporated.
  9. Top with another 1 cup cheese; cover and stand 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.