Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers
Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers are a delightful and hearty dish that brings comfort to your dining table. Bursting with vibrant colors and filled with a savory mixture of rice, ground meat, and spices, these peppers simmer to perfection in your slow cooker. This easy recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, making it a go-to choice for any occasion. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, these stuffed peppers are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the bell peppers, cut off the tops, and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in ground meat until browned. Add cooked rice, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the filling and place upright in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until peppers are tender.
- If using cheese, sprinkle it on top during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with lentils or chickpeas. Feel free to experiment with different spices or add veggies like corn or black beans to the filling.