One Pot Unstuffed Pepper Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1½ pounds ground beef
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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½ yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 can (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
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2 cups instant white rice
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Beef broth (regular, not low sodium - amount according to rice package directions)
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add your diced peppers and onions, giving them a good stir to coat with oil. Let them sauté for 5 minutes, stirring now and then. Add the ground beef and cook until there's no pink left, then toss in the minced garlic for another 30-45 seconds. Drain off any excess grease.
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Season everything with onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to distribute all those flavors.
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Add your drained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, instant rice, and beef broth (use the amount specified on your rice package). Bring it all to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer until the rice is tender and has absorbed all that flavorful broth.
# Notes:
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Use regular beef broth rather than low-sodium for best flavor - you may still need to add salt to taste
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Be precise with the rice-to-liquid ratio according to your rice package to ensure perfect texture