Name: Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 bell peppers; 0.5 onion; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 1 tbsp italian seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 cup rice; Fresh basil

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Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers

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Instructions

Warm about a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet and sauté peppers and onion.

Once soft and translucent, add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Reduce heat and stir in tomato sauce, seasoning, and cooked rice. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and serve immediately topped with fresh basil.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Rice First 🍚
Lightly toast the uncooked rice in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness in the final dish.
Char Your Bell Peppers 🫑
Quickly char the diced bell peppers in a hot skillet before adding to the mixture to caramelize their natural sugars and develop deeper, sweeter notes.
Bloom Your Seasonings 🌿
Toast the Italian seasoning in the beef fat for 30 seconds before adding tomato sauce to unlock concentrated, aromatic flavors that permeate the entire dish.
Layer Your Fresh Basil 🫒
Divide your fresh basil—add half during the final simmer and reserve half to stir in just before serving for brightness and peak aromatic impact.
Cook Your Rice Separately 💡
Keep rice cooked separately and fold it in at the end rather than mixing raw—this prevents overcooking and ensures perfect texture in your deconstructed dish.