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Unstuffed Pepper Skillet: Pressure Cooker Style

Unstuffed Pepper Skillet has all of the things that you loved about a stuffed pepper in an easy to make skillet meal! This is loaded with ground beef, peppers, tomato sauce, and cheese, and is sure to become a new family favorite!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 5 people
Calories 428 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium sized skillet over medium high heat

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 diced green bell pepper
  • 1 diced red bell pepper
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 ⅓ cups instant rice
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat, add 1 pound lean ground beef, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, 1 diced red bell pepper and 3 minced garlic cloves.
  • Cook until the ground beef is no longer pink and the veggies are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce, and 1 ⅓ cups instant rice.
  • Bring to a boil and cover, then reduce heat and let simmer for 5-7 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Sprinkle with 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and stir until cheese has melted. Top with chopped cilantro for garnish.

Notes

Serve immediately with additional garnishes if desired.