unstuffed green pepper skillet
This was one of those meals that utilized things I had on hand. Any kind of rice could be used - make sure you adjust the amount of water to rice ratio according to your rice package. Also, I used fully cooked smoked sausage with cheddar cheese, so I did not bother to add extra cheese. Can use different sausage but if it is not pre-cooked, saute w/ veggies. You can spice it up a bit with some cayenne or hotter chili powder. I used medium heat ground chili from Hatch, NM as well as a little "Slap yo Mama" seasoning. No tomato sauce? No problem - use diced tomatoes or can of tomatoes with chili.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 sprays of olive oil or pan spray
- 1 medium green or red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup poblano pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup instant brown rice
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules (or 1 garlic clove, minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 - links smoked sausage, sliced or 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese, optional
How To Make unstuffed green pepper skillet
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Step 1Spray skillet with olive oil and heat to medium-hot. Add chopped onion and pepper. (Add ground beef if using that option) Stir until onion is slightly transparent and ground beef is no longer pink. Add minced garlic, if using, and cook for another minute. -
Step 2Add rice, water and tomato sauce. Bring to boil, then lower heat, cover and simmer until rice is done.
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Step 3Add spices and seasonings. Adjust to taste.
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Step 4If not using ground beef: Add sliced sausage. Stir together to heat thoroughly.
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Step 5Add a sprinkle of shredded cheese on each serving, if desired.
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