Description
This Unstuffed Peppers Recipe is a cheesy, one-pan comfort meal made with lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and rich tomato sauce. Ready in about 40 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 ½ cups finely diced yellow onion (1 large onion)
- 2 cups chopped bell peppers (2 large; 1 red, 1 orange)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon roasted garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (93/7)
- 1 large beef bouillon cube
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 1 ¼ cups freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 3–4 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or cauliflower rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers. Sauté 6–8 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and seasonings. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Push vegetables to the sides. Add remaining olive oil and ground turkey. Let cook 1–2 minutes without stirring, then break apart and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and crumbled bouillon cube. Cook until most liquid reduces.
- Add marinara sauce and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded Cheddar over top and transfer skillet to oven. Bake 4–8 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Ground beef can be substituted for turkey.
- For extra spice, increase red pepper flakes.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts best.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg