Unstuffed Green Bell Peppers
π Prep Time: 20 minutes
π Cook Time: 15 minutes
π Total Time: 35 minutes
π₯ Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
π Keywords: Meat, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Description:
Are you a parent who adores stuffed green peppers but struggles to convince your children to embrace the pepper? Say hello to our Unstuffed Green Bell Peppers recipe, a brilliant solution for families seeking harmony at the dinner table. While the essence of stuffed peppers is preserved, the ingenious twist lies in a deconstructed format that even the pickiest of eaters won’t resist!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 green peppers
- 2 onions
- 3 tomato sauce
- 1 cooked rice
- 1 water
- 1 shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for serving)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 541.8
- Fat Content: 34.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 120.8mg
- Sodium Content: 678mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 24.7g
- Fiber Content: 2.9g
- Sugar Content: 6.3g
- Protein Content: 32.3g
Instructions:
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Brown Ground Round: Begin by browning the ground round in a skillet over medium heat. Once cooked, drain off any excess fat and rinse it thoroughly to remove excess grease.
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Return Meat to Skillet: Once drained, return the cooked ground round to the skillet.
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Add Onion and Green Peppers: Incorporate the onions and green peppers into the skillet with the meat. SautΓ© the mixture until the vegetables reach a tender consistency.
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Stir in Tomato Sauce and Cooked Rice: Next, add the tomato sauce and cooked rice to the skillet, combining them evenly with the meat and vegetable mixture.
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Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. If you prefer a thinner sauce consistency, feel free to add water to achieve the desired texture.
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Serve: Transfer the Unstuffed Green Bell Peppers to a serving bowl, and if desired, top it off with a generous sprinkling of shredded mozzarella cheese for an extra touch of indulgence.
By offering all the savory goodness of traditional stuffed peppers in a format that’s more palatable for young ones, this recipe transforms mealtime into a delightful family affair where everyone can savor the flavors together without any fuss. So, gather around the table and enjoy a comforting dish that’s sure to become a household favorite!
