If you love stuffed peppers but don’t want to go through the extra steps of stuffing and baking, this easy unstuffed pepper skillet is the perfect dinner! It has all the classic flavors of stuffed peppers—juicy ground beef, bell peppers, and a savory tomato sauce—all made in just one pan. It’s a quick and nourishing meal the whole family will love, and the best part? It’s ready in under 30 minutes! We hope you enjoy this easy unstuffed pepper skillet!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• One-Pan Meal – Less mess and easy cleanup!
• Quick & Simple – No stuffing required, just toss everything into the skillet.
• Family-Friendly – A delicious way to get in protein and veggies.
• Customizable – Swap the beef for turkey or add extra veggies like zucchini or spinach.

What you need to make this easy unstuffed pepper skillet + substitutions:

• Ground beef- Ground beef is what most typically use for stuffed peppers. We like grass-fed beef and/or organic. Ground turkey and chicken would as well.
• Olive oil- There is nothing like some good quality olive oil. We use a ton of olive oil, but avocado oil works great too.
• Yellow onion- Yellow onions add the perfect sweetness when cooked.
• Bell peppers (any color)- Bell peppers are a crisp, mildly sweet vegetable that go perfect in this dish.
• Fresh garlic- The fresh garlic infuses the meal with a bold, aromatic flavor.
• Diced tomatoes- Diced tomatoes add a rich, tangy depth to dishes, providing the perfect balance of texture and flavor for this dish.
• Tomato paste- Tomato paste helps bring some thickness as well as flavor.
• White rice- White rice is a versatile, mild-flavored grain that adds a fluffy texture and hearty base to dishes, perfect for soaking up sauces and flavors in skillet meals, stir-fries, and casseroles. We used basmati.
• Sea salt- We use Redmond sea salt, it’s our favorite and we use it in everything! You can use the code daddioskitchen for 15% off. We get the big big bag! 🙂
• Black pepper- Black pepper adds warmth and depth.
• Cheddar cheese- Cheddar cheese is a rich and creamy cheese that melts beautifully on this skillet. Any preferred cheese would melt well. We buy from Azure standard so always have a big block of cheese.

If you love this one, you may also love:

• Cheesy Steak Fajita Skillet
• Chicken Sausage and Orzo Skillet
• Easy Greek Chicken Skillet

Alright, let’s get to making the recipe! Enjoy!

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5 from 3 votes

Easy Unstuffed Pepper Skillet

If you love stuffed peppers but don’t want to go through the extra steps of stuffing and baking, this easy unstuffed pepper skillet is the perfect dinner! It has all the classic flavors of stuffed peppers—juicy ground beef, bell peppers, and a savory tomato sauce—all made in just one pan. It’s a quick and nourishing meal the whole family will love, and the best part? It’s ready in under 30 minutes! We hope you enjoy this easy unstuffed pepper skillet!

Course: dinner

Keyword: 30 minute diinner, easy, easy dinner, family dinner, ground beef skillet, healthy ground beef recipe, kid friendly, one pan dinner, quick weeknight meal, stuffed pepper skillet, unstuffed pepper skillet

Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 small yellow onion diced
• 2 bell peppers chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 15 oz fire roasted tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

• In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the ground beef until browned. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Once cooked remove beef to a separate bowl.
• Add diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings. Mix well and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in the rice and mix everything together. Add beef back to the skillet and add broth. Make sure the rice is covered and cook for 2-3 minutes on high heat. Next add the skillet to the oven for 13-15 minutes until the rice is cooked through.
• Around 13 minutes, remove skillet and top with cheese. Place skillet back in the oven until the rice is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
• Top with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes (optional for heat) and enjoy!

Notes

For Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.