Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large bell peppers (mix of red, green, and orange), diced
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink.
  2. Stir in the diced onion and garlic, sautéing for 3–5 minutes until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the diced bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes, cooked rice, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well until the rice is evenly coated and the mixture is steaming.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly across the pan and top with a thick layer of shredded cheese.
  6. Place the skillet under the broiler for 2–4 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden-brown.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.