Quick Italian Skillet Dinner
Quick Italian Skillet Dinner is an easy one-pan meal made with beef sausage, rice, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef Italian sausage
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable juice
- 1½ cups instant rice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the beef Italian sausage for 4–6 minutes until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
- Drain any excess grease if necessary.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and onion. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and vegetable juice.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the instant rice until evenly combined. This Quick Italian Skillet Dinner comes together quickly once the rice is added.
- Cover the skillet and let it stand for 5–8 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover again for 2–3 minutes until the cheese has completely melted.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Freshly shredded mozzarella melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
- Brown rice is not recommended unless pre-cooked.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Serve with garlic bread or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.