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Stuffed Pepper Skillet

This easy Stuffed Pepper Skillet imagines what would happen if a stuffed pepper exploded everywhere. But, you know... in a good and yummy way.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: stuffed pepper recipe, stuffed pepper skillet, stuffed peppers
Servings: 6
Calories: 372kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef 93% lean, raw
  • 1 cup quinoa (176 grams)
  • 2 large bell peppers diced (400 grams)
  • 1 small onion diced (100 grams)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 tablespoon (15 grams)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz
  • 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz
  • ½ cup colby jack cheese shredded (56 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoon olive oil
  • Optional: parsley

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add garlic and onion. Cook for 3 mins.
  • Add meat and brown on all sides before breaking up, about 8-10 mins.
  • Add salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, water, and quinoa.
  • Bring to a boil, then cut heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Uncover, stir and scrape quinoa off the sides of the skillet. Stir in peppers. Let simmer for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cheese and cover. Let sit for another 5 minutes.
  • Top with parsley.

Notes

  • 1 serving is 1.5 cups or 345 grams
  • Serve with tortilla chips, greens, or tortillas
  • Stir in plain greek yogurt for creaminess & extra protein
  • Can use whatever kind of cheese
  • To track on MyFitnessPal, search “Jordo’s World Stuffed Pepper Skillet”
To make....
  • Vegetarian: swap meat for beans
  • To make GF: This recipe is gluten-free.
  • To make DF: Use dairy-free cheese.
 
To meal prep:
  • Prepare recipe as instructions say. Split into 6 airtight containers to heat up as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g