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Patricia Krouse

Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers

These Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers offer a delicious blend of savory beef, tender rice, and rich tomato sauce, creating a comforting and nutritious meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 large Bell Peppers Use a mix of red, yellow, and green for color and flavor variety
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey Choose lean for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for low-carb option
  • 1 small Onion, diced Sauté slightly for sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic gives the best aroma
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce, 15 oz Divided between filling and topping
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Helps keep peppers juicy
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Mozzarella or cheddar both work well
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Adds herbaceous notes
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Adjust before stuffing peppers

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the tops off your bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Choose firm peppers so they hold their shape after slow cooking.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, half the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, seasoning, and a sprinkle of cheese. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
  3. Spoon the mixture into each hollowed-out pepper, pressing gently to pack it in.
  4. Place the stuffed peppers upright inside your slow cooker. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the top of each pepper, letting some sauce fall to the bottom for added moisture.
  5. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3 hours, until the peppers are tender but not mushy.
  6. Ten minutes before serving, sprinkle extra cheese on top of each pepper. Cover again until melted. Serve warm with a drizzle of sauce from the bottom of the slow cooker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Customize your stuffed peppers by adding diced jalapeños for a spicy kick, or mixing in olives and feta for a Mediterranean twist. Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad.

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