All the savory flavor of the perfect stuffed pepper is packed into this quick & easy low-carb skillet, that comes together in under 20 minutes start to finish! Yes – that means prep included! Your pick of ground meat (I used turkey), chopped veggies, diced tomatoes, and “rice” in a savory seasoning with some garlic & oregano… just so good!
What makes this extra quick is chopping the bell peppers into chunks instead of baking whole – saves so much time, but you still get all of those flavors!
This dish also makes an awesome meal prep, as it tastes *even better* the next day. Would be perfect for quick lunches for the week!
I’ve been hard at work on a secret project all about saving your time & sanity in the kitchen. This recipe was stolen from the project – I had to bring it to you all a little early! It’s just so quick & simple, but so tasty. I couldn’t wait!
Add the cheese on top for some extra yum factor, or skip it for paleo/Whole30! It’s still so good wihout.
You can use any ground meat here – I used turkey, but beef & chicken work great too! And it’s super easy to switch this up with different spices. Toss in some taco/fajita blend for a southwestern vibe, or go with Italian seasoning, mozzarella, & fresh basil for a taste of Italy!
Let me know what you think – can’t wait for you to try! Tag me on IG @justjessieb if you do!
Un-Stuffed Pepper Skillet | keto, paleo, gf
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 medium bell peppers (any color) cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1/2 cup sliced crimini mushrooms roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes drained
- 12 oz cauliflower rice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese optional, for topping
- finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Use an oven-safe skillet if you'll be broiling cheese at the end!
- Add the onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and garlic and cook until the garlic is softened & fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the ground turkey and use a wooden spoon to break up the meat, cooking until no longer pink – about 5 minutes.
- Turn up the heat to high, then add the cauliflower rice. Sauté until the cauliflower is just tender, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, and season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle with cheese, if using, then transfer to the oven with the broiler on. Broil for 3 minutes or until the cheese is just melted and starting to turn golden.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley & serve warm. Enjoy! Tastes even better the next day.
Notes
- Any ground meat works great for this recipe! Beef, chicken, or pork would be great too.
- Switch up your spices to try out some different flavor combos! This is a traditional savory blend, but try adding fajita or taco seasoning for a southwestern flair, or Italian seasoning & mozzarella/basil on top for a taste of Italy!
- I love the cheese on top, but it’s still amazing without! Leave it off for paleo/Whole30
4 Comments
Michaela
March 26, 2021 at 7:14 pmWOW! 20 min meal. This is the perfect, healthy meal for crazy weeknights. Just added the ingredients to my shopping list. Cannot wait to try this one!
Jessie B
April 5, 2021 at 11:25 pmthank you sooo much my friend! hope you love!
Amy
March 30, 2021 at 11:13 pmThis looks really really good. Thank you!
Kendra
August 16, 2022 at 1:59 amThis turned out so yummy and flavorful. I ended up using the entire can of tomato paste because I am kind of obsessed with tomatoes. I can’t wait to make this again!