Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers
A hearty and satisfying dish featuring bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and vegetables, cooked perfectly in a slow cooker.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 large Bell Peppers Any color
- 1 pound Ground Meat Beef, turkey, or chicken
- 1 cup Cooked Rice Brown or white
- 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce Plus more if desired
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup Cheese Optional, for topping
Instructions
- Cut the tops off each bell pepper and remove the seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the meat mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- If using cheese, sprinkle it on top during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.