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One Pot Stuffed Peppers in a rustic bowl garnished with Parmesan cheese and steam rising, on a wooden table.

One Pot Stuffed Peppers

This One Pot Stuffed Peppers recipe is a time-saving, delicious dinner ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy the hearty flavors of stuffed peppers with minimal effort and fewer dishes to clean!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 3 medium green peppers, chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked instant rice
  • Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or deep pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Lid

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven, cook and crumble the ground beef with the green peppers and minced garlic over medium-high heat. Cook until the beef is browned and the peppers are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any grease.
  2. Add the Italian diced tomatoes (with their juices), water, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Stir everything together and bring it to a boil.
  3. Stir in the instant rice, then remove the pot from heat. Cover it with a lid and let it stand for 5 minutes to allow the rice to cook and absorb the flavors.
  4. Remove the lid, give everything a good stir, and taste to adjust seasoning if needed. If desired, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Notes

Pro Tip: Keep canned tomatoes and instant rice in your pantry—they’re lifesavers in quick recipes like this one.