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.
