Unstuffed Pepper Skillet
About this Recipe
So much easier than making actual stuffed peppers but just as satisfying and delicious!!
Ingredients
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5m
Prep
20m
Cook
4
Servings
About this Recipe
So much easier than making actual stuffed peppers but just as satisfying and delicious!!
Ingredients
Alternative(s):
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add peppers and onion and cook stirring occasionally until soft – about 4 minutes.
Step 2
Add beef and stir until it becomes crumbly and lightly browned – about 5 minutes. Season with garlic and Italian seasoning and cook, stirring constantly until fragrant – about 1 minute.
Step 3
Stir in tomato sauce, water, hoagie spread, and salt.
Note: If you don’t prefer the hoagie spread you can substitute with jalapeño peppers or pepperoncinis for a similar level of heat and flavor. If you would like a milder option, peppadew peppers are a good choice, and a sweeter option can be found with red bell peppers. You can also make your own relish using chopped hot and sweet cherry peppers or a similar mix of peppers.
Step 4
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in rice until coated evenly with sauce. Cover, reduce heat to medium to simmer and cook until rice and vegetables are tender – about 8 minutes. Stir once halfway through to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Uncover, remove from heat and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Re-cover and let sit until cheese melty, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with basil or parsley.