Description
A hearty one-pan meal that combines tender bell peppers, savory ground meat, and rice in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 2 cups bell peppers, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until softened.
- Add the ground meat and cook until browned; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in uncooked rice, chopped bell peppers, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until rice is tender.
- If using cheese, uncover, sprinkle over the top, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until melted.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added texture, sauté the bell peppers slightly before mixing them in. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg