This stuffed pepper skillet with orzo is a one pan dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes. It gives all the flavors of stuffed peppers in a family friendly form.
Anytime I can make anything into a skillet or casserole form I am going to do it. Not only does my family enjoy it more than a traditional stuffed pepper, but I also love the ease of making one pan meals!
Stuffed Pepper Casserole Ingredients
- Ground Beef – this would be delicious swapped with ground pork also.
- Bell Peppers – both red and green are used
- Onion – diced up for added flavor
- Beef Broth – added to help cook the orzo
- Diced Tomatoes – one can or freshly diced
- Tomato Sauce – for the best tomato base
- Orzo – orzo is my favorite thing to swap in traditional rice recipes
- Cheese – cheddar is my favorite, but pepper jack would be so good also.
- Seasonings – oregano, garlic
How to Make Stuffed Pepper Casserole
- In a pan add ground beef, peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until beef is no longer pink.
- In the pan add in beef broth, salt, pepper, oregano, orzo, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes, until the orzo is tender.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover until cheese has melted.
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Stuffed Pepper Skillet with Orzo
This stuffed pepper orzo one pan dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes and gives you all the flavors of stuffed peppers in a family friendly form.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 Green Pepper Diced
- 1 Red Pepper Diced
- 1 Medium Onion Diced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 1-2 cups cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a pan add ground beef, peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until beef is no longer pink.
- In the pan add in beef broth, salt, pepper, oregano, orzo, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes, until the orzo is tender.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover until cheese has melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 917mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 4mg
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