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Unstuffed-Pepper-Skillet
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Unstuffed Pepper Skillet

Unstuffed Pepper Skillet make for an easy weeknight meal and is also great for meal prep.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: DIET, DINNER, KITCHEN BASICS, meat + chicken
Cuisine: American, gluten free, low carb + keto, meal prep
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 95kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 bell peppers chopped (I like using a variety of colors)
  • 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • optional: fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Heat your skillet over a medium high heat and add in avocado oil.
  • Once the oil is hot, add in the onion, garlic and a pinch of salt. Saute until onions are translucent and add in bell peppers and cook for five minutes more.
  • Push all the veggies to one side of the pan, add in ground meat and season with salt and pepper. Using a wooden spatula, break up the meat until it is in small crumbles. Once the meat is browned, combine with
  • Add cauliflower rice, crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Give it one good stir and let everything simmer for about 20 minutes or until the cauliflower rice is tender.
  • Serve topped with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Notes

NOTES
*This recipe will happily last up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge.
**Both of my kids love this recipe topped with some shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2035IU | Vitamin C: 111.1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.7mg