If you are searching for a quick and easy meal, this slow-cooker stuffed pepper recipe by Tasty is the perfect choice. Ready in about three and a half hours, these stuffed bell peppers are packed with flavor and topped with gooey cheese. Using only nine ingredients, this is the perfect choice for an easy weeknight meal.
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SLOW-COOKED STUFFED PEPPERS
My favorite kitchen appliance is the slow cooker, and I use mine more than anyone else I know. It does a great job with this good-for-you dish. -Michelle Gurnsey, Lincoln, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. In a large bowl, mix beans, cheese, salsa, onion, corn, rice, chili powder and cumin; spoon into peppers. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., Cook, covered, on low until peppers are tender and filling is heated through, 3-4 hours . If desired, serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW COOKER STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bell peppers, cooked rice, salt, pepper, corn, onion, black beans, tomato, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, chicken stock
Provided by Hannah Williams
Categories Dinner
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the rice, salt, pepper, corn, onion, beans, tomatoes, and salsa.
- Place the bell peppers hollowed side up into a 7-quart (6 ½ liters) slow cooker. Cut the bottoms of the peppers if needed to help them stand up better.
- Fill peppers halfway with rice mixture, then sprinkle on 1 cup of cheese.
- Fill to the top with rice mixture, and top with the remaining cheese.
- Pour chicken stock into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 4 hours.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 13 grams
SLOW-COOKER STUFFED PEPPERS
Stuffed bell peppers have never been simpler to prepare, thanks to your slow cooker! Just stir all the filling ingredients together (raw ground beef included), then stuff the mixture into the peppers and let the cooker do the rest. Top with sour cream for a comforting, nourishing dinner your whole family will love.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 3h30m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Trim about 1/8 inch from the bottom of each pepper so it can stand upright. Cut the top 1/4 inch off each pepper. Remove and discard the stems, then finely chop the remaining flesh from the tops and set aside. Scoop out and discard the seeds and as much of the membranes as you can from inside the peppers.
- Mix the reserved chopped pepper with the ground beef, tomatoes and their juices, 1 cup of the cheese, cooked rice, garlic, 3 of the scallions, chili powder, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and several grinds of black pepper in a large bowl with your hands until combined. Dividing evenly, spoon the filling into the hollowed-out peppers, packing it in (the filling will mound a bit above the tops).
- Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, then add the stuffed peppers. Season the top of each pepper with another pinch of salt. Cover and cook on high until the peppers are tender and the ground beef is cooked through, for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Top with the remaining 1 cup cheese, cover and cook on high for 10 minutes more to melt the cheese. Sprinkle the peppers with the remaining scallions and add a dollop of sour cream to each.
SLOW-COOKER STUFFED PEPPERS
There's a whole lot to love about stuffed peppers. They're hearty, made with inexpensive ingredients and they taste great-even to veggie skeptics. And now, they're slow-cooker friendly! Spend 20 minutes prepping and you can walk away for the rest of the day, as this slow-cooker stuffed pepper recipe cooks for around five hours.
Provided by Cindy Rahe
Categories Entree
Time 5h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Trim tops off bell peppers; remove ribs and seeds. Set aside.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, onions, salt and pepper 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is cooked through and onion softens. Add garlic; cook 15 seconds. Drain.
- Stir rice and 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce into beef mixture in skillet; mix to combine. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Stuff peppers with beef mixture; arrange in slow cooker. Pour remaining tomato sauce over peppers.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours or until peppers are soft. Top peppers with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover; cook 3 to 8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Use slotted spoon to lift peppers from slow cooker.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Pepper, Sodium 1140 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SLOW COOKER STUFFED PEPPERS
These are slow-cooked stuffed peppers. Red or yellow bell peppers can be used instead of green. Italian diced tomatoes can be used in place of fire-roasted if desired.
Provided by Cooper4
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 6h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
- Mix ground beef, tomatoes, rice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stuff each green bell pepper with ground beef mixture.
- Arrange stuffed bell peppers in the crock of a slow cooker; place the reserved tops back onto each bell pepper. Pour water around the base of each stuffed bell pepper.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
TACO-STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY
If you're craving tacos but not all the carbs, you'll love these lightened-up stuffed peppers. The peppers are hollowed out and roasted in the oven, then stuffed with ground beef, black beans, brown rice, corn, and salsa. It's everything you love about tacos, all in an edible vegetable bowl. You can always swap ground beef for chicken or turkey, or stick to rice and keep this recipe totally vegetarian.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 6 peppers
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Cut off the top and remove the seeds from each pepper.
- Place in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 350˚F (175˚C).
- While the Peppers are roasting - heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with entire taco seasoning packet. Allow beef to brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- NOTE: If you made your own taco seasoning, you'll want to add 2 tablespoons. The ingredients above will make more than this recipe requires.
- Add diced onion - continuing to cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to Medium. Mix in the black beans, brown rice, corn, and salsa. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add in 1 cup (100g) of cheese and stir until incorporated and the cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
- Remove peppers from oven and fill each with the taco mixture. Top with additional cheese.
- Return to the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Top each pepper with a generous scoop of guacamole and sour cream. Top with additional cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 13 grams
ITALIAN STUFFED PEPPERS
Cooking the stuffed peppers in a slow cooker is not only convenient, the long cooking process improves the flavor of the filling.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the beef, mozzarella cheese, rice, onion, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper; spoon into peppers. Transfer to an oval 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour tomatoes over peppers; pour broth around the sides., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reaches 160° and peppers are tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and additional parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1033mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked rice or quinoa instead of cooking it from scratch.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can bake the stuffed peppers in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
- To make the dish vegetarian, omit the ground beef and add an extra cup of cooked lentils or black beans to the filling.
- Feel free to experiment with different fillings. Some other options include:
- Sautéed mushrooms and onions
- Cooked chicken or turkey
- Chopped spinach or kale
- Diced zucchini or carrots
- Serve the stuffed peppers with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or salsa.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker stuffed peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there are endless possibilities for customization. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish, give slow cooker stuffed peppers a try!
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