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Easy Ground Beef Stuffed Pepper Skillet Recipe Perfect One-Pan Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring ground beef and bell peppers simmered in a savory tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting skillet meal is hearty, flavorful, and simple to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness and flavor)
  • 4 large bell peppers (any color, preferably red and yellow)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse the bell peppers under cold water. Slice off the tops and remove the seeds and membranes carefully. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook until the onion turns translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Nestle the hollowed bell peppers upright into the beef mixture. Spoon some of the sauce into each pepper for extra flavor.
  6. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and let the peppers cook until tender but still holding their shape, about 15 minutes. Check with a fork to ensure they are soft but not mushy.
  7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the tops of the peppers. Cover again and cook until the cheese melts and bubbles, about 5 minutes.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

If your skillet isn’t oven-safe, finish melting the cheese under a broiler for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning. Keep an eye on the liquid level during simmering; add a splash of water or broth if it dries out. For less mushy peppers, check tenderness starting at 12 minutes. Use a sharp knife to carefully remove seeds to avoid tearing the peppers.

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