One of my go-to easy weeknight meals is this “Stuffed Pepper” Skillet. Think those yummy, hearty, healthy, stuffed peppers— but much easier to make and to eat!
This Stuffed Pepper Skillet is gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and whole 30-friendly but even the pickiest eaters will enjoy it! It’s packed with vegetables, protein, and healthy carbs for a perfectly well rounded meal.
I love making this recipe on Sunday for a meal prepped lunch to enjoy all week long. I especially love it in the fall/winter because I tend to move away from salads and more toward warming foods— it’s always been so cool for me to watch my cravings change with the seasons!
If you are big on meal prep and are looking for a yummy + fall/holiday inspired breakfast to prep along with your Stuffed Pepper Skillet, check out my Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal. One of my absolute faves!
What you need for this recipe:
- 1 jar of marinara sauce— I always look for a brand that doesn’t contain any preservatives, fillers, sugar, and is made with good quality oil such as olive oil or avocado oil. A few brands that I love and Vero Gusto, Whole Foods 365, and Rao’s.
- bell peppers
- 1 yellow onion
- garlic
- avocado oil— or oil of choice.
- grass-fed ground beef— contrary to what you may have been told, good quality (!) red meat is actually nutrient-dense and healthy for us. Feel free to swap in ground turkey, ground chicken or even chickpeas/lentils if you prefer.
- rice— I typically go for an organic white rice because it is easier to digest than brown rice but feel free to use whichever you prefer. Cauliflower rice may be subbed for a paleo/whole 30 version.
- fresh basil— for topping.
More healthy cozy meals…
Best Ever Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup (gluten-free + dairy-free!)
Healthy Fall Protein Pasta Salad
Stuffed Pepper Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 jar marinara sauce (about 20 oz)
- 2-3 bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 yellow onion (sliced)
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef (see above for substitutions)
- 1/2 cup rice (measured dry)
- fresh basil (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package.
- While your rice is cooking, brown ground beef until there is no pink left.
- Set beef aside and sauté peppers, onion, garlic, and oil over medium heat until soft (5-7 minutes).
- Add beef, rice, and marinara into the pan with the peppers and mix well.
- Top with fresh peppers (optional) and fresh basil to serve.