ONE-POT STUFFED PEPPER DINNER

One-Pot Stuffed Pepper Dinner image

Thick like chili and with plenty of stuffed pepper flavor, this dish will warm you up on chilly days. -Charlotte Smith, McDonald, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 medium green peppers, chopped (about 3 cups)
3 garlic cloves, 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

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble beef with green peppers and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink and peppers are tender, 5-7 minutes; drain., Stir in tomatoes, water, tomato paste, cheese and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.