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Beef & Pepper Skillet

28 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jan. 09, 2024
I love Mexican-inspired food. I also enjoy experimenting with recipes like this one and making them healthier—and downright good! —Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia
Beef & Pepper Skillet
Beef & Pepper Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups instant brown rice
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium green pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink,6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain.
  2. Add tomatoes, broth, chili powder, salt and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and peppers. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.

Can you freeze Beef & Pepper Skillet?

Before adding cheese, cool beef mixture. Freeze beef mixture and cheese separately in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 340 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.