Stuffed Pepper Skillet 🌶️
This delicious one-pan stuffed pepper skillet is packed with flavor and goodness, making it a perfect quick and easy low-carb dinner. Featuring ground beef, colorful peppers, and cauliflower rice, all topped with melted mozzarella.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Skillet Base
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 0.25 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 12 ounces cauliflower rice fresh or frozen
- 1 medium green pepper chopped
- 0.5 medium red or orange pepper chopped
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp water
Toppings & Finish
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- 1. Sauté the Beef: In a large 12-inch skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Break up the beef with a wooden spoon and cook until it's nicely browned and flavorful.
- 2. Add Veggies & Simmer: Stir in the cauliflower rice, chopped green pepper, chopped red/orange pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water until everything is well combined. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and all the flavors to meld beautifully.
- 3. Melt the Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the skillet. Cover with a lid and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, until the cheese is deliciously melted and gooey.
- 4. Serve & Enjoy: Dish out this healthy, hearty, one-pan meal into bowls and serve hot! It's a quick and easy dinner that's packed with goodness.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving, 6 servings total): Calories: 412 kcal, Total Carbs: 7.5g, Net Carbs: 5.4g, Fats: 28.3g, Protein: 28.1g. This healthy, hearty, one-pan meal is a quick and easy dinner that's packed with goodness and perfect for a low-carb diet.
