Enjoy the flavors of stuffed bell peppers with less time and work with this Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers Skillet. It’s high in protein and fiber and all easily made in one skillet.
Why You’ll Love Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers Skillet
I love stuffed bell peppers, but preparing the filling and then baking the stuffed peppers can take a while. These Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers have everything made in the same skillet. You get the same flavors in less time and less work, which is always a win!
This recipe makes 4 servings and each provides 40 grams of protein and 7.5 grams of fiber. A solid meal to keep you full and satisfied. Ground beef provides the protein. Quinoa, bell peppers, onion, and diced tomatoes provide fiber. There is also color from the bell peppers and diced tomatoes which lets you know you are getting in a variety of micronutrients.
Ingredients
- Olive oil: oil used to grease pan and sauté vegetables. You can use your preferred cooking oil.
- Onion: high in antioxidants and adds flavor.
- Garlic: also full of antioxidants and of course adds flavor.
- Bell peppers: instead of stuffing bell peppers, these will be diced and mixed in with the beef and quinoa. Bell peppers provide fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. You can use a variety of colors.
- Ground beef: the protein source. Any lean ground meat can be used.
- Cumin, chili powder, & smoked paprika: all the great flavors!
- Quinoa: the main carb source that also provides fiber and some protein.
- Broth: the flavorful liquid to cook the quinoa. Any type of broth can be used.
- Canned diced tomatoes: creates a tomato sauce and adds a bit of sweetness to the recipe.
- Shredded cheese: I love anything with melted cheese. Shredded cheese on top of this skillet meal is delicious!
How to Make Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers Skillet
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add ground beef to the open side of the skillet. Cook for about 7-9 minutes. Break it up with a spatula until browned. Once browned, add cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Stir beef and vegetables together. Cook for about 1 minute.
Add quinoa, broth, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and cook for about 18-20 minutes, or until quinoa is fully cooked. Quinoa should be fluffy and liquid absorbed.
Top with shredded cheese, then cover with lid and cook until melted.
How to Store
Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If you want to freeze meals, then allow food to cool down before placing in the freezer. Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers Skillet should be good in the freezer for about 3 months.
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Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 bell peppers, diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 3/4 cup broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (don't drain)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add ground beef to the open side of the skillet. Cook for about 7-9 minutes. Break it up with a spatula until browned. Once browned, add cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Stir beef and vegetables together. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Add quinoa, broth, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and cook for about 18-20 minutes, or until quinoa is fully cooked. Quinoa should be fluffy and liquid absorbed.
- Top with shredded cheese, then cover with lid and cook until melted.
This dish was very delicious and nutritious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves stuffed peppers.
My family doesn’t like quinoa. Can I substitute it with brown rice?
Hi Brandy, you can substitute brown rice. Cooking time will likely take a bit longer with brown rice. Just monitor it until rice is fully cooked.