This Stuffed Pepper Pasta captures the cozy, savory-sweet essence of classic stuffed peppers—but in half the time and with minimal cleanup. Ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and bell pepper flavors meld into a hearty one-pot pasta dish, all made with just 5 simple ingredients.
No hollowing peppers. No baking. Just comfort in a bowl, ready in 30 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🌶️ Only 5 ingredients—pantry staples!
- ⏱️ 10 minutes prep, 20 minutes cook
- đź’› One pot = easy cleanup
- đź’¸ Costs under $8—feeds 6 generously
- 🌾 Naturally nut-free & easily gluten-free (use GF pasta)
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Serves 6)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 8 oz (225g) short pasta (elbow, rotini, or penne)
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp smoked paprika, or ½ cup frozen chopped bell peppers for extra veggie flavor
đź’ˇ Pro Tips:
- Don’t pre-cook pasta or rice—they cook together in the sauce.
- Use lean beef (90/10)—less grease to drain.
- Frozen bell peppers? Stir in with the tomatoes for authentic stuffed-pepper taste.
Step-by-Step Instructions (Savory, Hearty, Foolproof)
1. Brown the Beef
- In a large pot or deep skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add Everything Else
- Stir in pasta, rice, diced tomatoes (with juice), water or broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
3. Simmer to Perfection
