I call this recipe Unstuffed Peppers because it has all the elements of traditional stuffed peppers, but without the hassle of stuffing the actual vegetables! In fact, because the ingredients aren’t jammed into a pepper, this dish cooks way faster than the usual stuffed pepper recipes. This will be on the table in only 30 minutes!
To make this dish, start by cooking rice according to package directions. Cook beef, bell peppers, and onion over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink. Mix in rice, marinara sauce, and the seasoning blend. Add cheese. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top and bake in the oven until the topping is golden brown and the mixture is heated through.
To make my Unstuffed Peppers, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
Follow the package directions to cook 1 cup of rice.
Place 1 pound of ground beef in a large cast-iron pan or oven-proof skillet with the bell peppers and onion. Cook over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
Stir in the cooked rice, 1 jar of marinara sauce, and 1½ teaspoons of seasoning blend.
Stir in ½ cup of Italian cheese blend.
Mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil with ½ a cup of bread crumbs and sprinkle them over the top of the meat and pepper mixture.
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown on top.
Serve hot from the oven.
These Unstuffed Peppers are a quick and super easy take on traditional stuffed peppers. Try them soon and come back to leave a review below with your thoughts.
So glad I found this Unstuffed Peppers recipe. Made it for a last minute dinner with the fam. Took me less than 30 mins and everyone loved it. Definitely a keeper for busy weeknights.
I made these Unstuffed Peppers for dinner last night, and they were absolutely superb. My kids loved them and they were ready in no time. I was a bit nervous about making dinner after a long day, but this recipe made it so easy and tasty. Definitely a new favourite in our house.
I made these Unstuffed Peppers for my kids’ school night, and they loved it! It was so easy, I almost felt like I was cheating. Definitely making again!
This Unstuffed Peppers recipe is a lifesaver. I made it on a busy weeknight and it was super easy. The kids loved it too.
Delicious
Superb balance!
Superb!
Absolutely delicious meal!
I loved making Unstuffed Peppers! They were super easy and tasted amazing. My husband and I were busy, so this really saved us time. Definatly my new go-to weeknight meal!
Amazing!
Yummy and quick!
I tried these Unstuffed Peppers last night, and my kids loved them! They were so easy to make and tasted just like my mom’s stuffed peppers but with half the work. I love how everything cooks in one pot—it made cleanup a breeze. This dish is definitely a new family favorite.
Wow! This recipe is a total lifesaver for busy weekdays! My kids devoured it in minutes, and I felt so proud watching their happy faces. No fuss, just great flavor! Perfect solution for family dinner when time is tight. Thank you for sharing this gem!
OMG!! This Unstuffed Peppers recipe is a total game-changer! I whipped it up for my fam last week, and they all went back for seconds. It’s easy-peasy, and cleanup was a breeze. I love how it tastes just like stuffed peppers but faster. Major win for busy nights! 🍽️
Oh man, these Unstuffed Peppers were a lifesaver last week. I was swamped with the kids’ activities, but this recipe was quick and delish. Just tossed everything in, and it was ready in no time. Perfect for busy nights!
