One Skillet Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers
These deconstructed stuffed peppers combine the classic flavors of traditional stuffed peppers with the ease of a one-pan meal. It uses simple ingredients that create great flavors and is a delicious dinner the whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 6
Calories: 410kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 lb lean ground meat of choice (beef, turkey, chicken)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ white onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1, 13.5 oz can of black beans
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
- 1 cup white jasmine rice (must use jasmine rice!)
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 cup shredded cheese, optional
- Optional toppings: cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the ground meat and use a spatula to break it up into small pieces as it cooks. Allow the meat to cook for 5-7 minutes, until it’s fully cooked through.
- Once the meat is cooked through, add the cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Next, add the onion, bell peppers, black beans, salsa, and chicken broth. Mix well. Add the jasmine rice and mix until fully combined. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, and then turn the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
- Let the mixture cook on low for 20-25 minutes, stirring the mixture every 5 minutes. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan when you stir to prevent the bottom from burning. If you find the liquid runs out before the rice is cooked, add ¼ cup more of chicken broth. Once the rice is fully cooked, remove the pan from the heat and add the lime juice into the mixture. Stir well and then add the cheese in a layer on the top if desired. Cover the pan with a lid again for 5 minutes.
- Serve with fresh chopped cilantro and avocado.
Notes
- We recommend storing leftovers in an airtight container and reheating individual portions the next day.
- This recipe is gluten-free. It can be made dairy-free with the omission of shredded cheese. It can be made vegan or vegetarian with omission of the ground meat, using vegetable broth, and omission of the cheese (for vegan).
Nutrition
Serving: 11.1oz | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.6g | Protein: 28.1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 63.3mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 592.4mg | Fiber: 7.1g | Sugar: 3.7g
