This 30-minute riff on stuffed peppers is a true one-skillet dinner.

Thats where unstuffed peppers come in.

In fact, these unstuffed peppers are ready in just 30 minutes flat.

spoonful of unstuffed pepper lifted from skillet with more at a table setting with glasses of water and table napkins

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Its a one-dish dinner thats filling enough to serve on its own and a total weeknight win.

Crushed red pepper flakes add a nice dose of heat, as does hot sauce.

You dont even have to microwave itthe rice will finish cooking and heating up in the skillet.

spoonful of unstuffed pepper lifted from skillet with more

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Just note the size of the packageyou’ll need about 8.5 ounces.

Add the bell peppers and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and blackened in spots, 5 to 6 minutes.

bell pepper sauteed in a pot for unstuffed pepper recipe

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Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.

Without wiping the skillet clean, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium-high.

Add the beef, onion, garlic, black pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

pot of unstuffed pepper ingredients

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Reduce the heat to medium and bring to a simmer.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the parsley.

unstuffed pepper with a melted cheese topping

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Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately sprinkle with cheese and cover the skillet with a lid.

Let stand until the cheese has melted, about 4 minutes.

Garnish with additional parsley and serve.

unstuffed peppers in a skillet at a table setting with a serving on a plate, a glass of water, a small dish with minced herbs, and a stack of plates

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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