Best 8 Southwest Style Vegetable Stuffed Bell Peppers Crock Pot Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful vegetarian meal that's easy to make? If so, then southwest style vegetable stuffed bell peppers crock pot is the perfect recipe for you! This delicious dish is packed with colorful vegetables, savory spices, and a creamy sauce that's sure to please everyone at your table. The best part is that it can be made entirely in your slow cooker, so you can have a delicious meal with minimal effort. Keep reading for the complete recipe and instructions on how to make this delicious dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN CROCKPOT STUFFED PEPPERS



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vegetarian crockpot stuffed peppers

Provided by Build Your Bite

Categories     Crock Pot

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups of cooked brown rice
1 cup diced red onion
1 (15 oz) can of black beans, drained
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
juice of 1 lime
1 cup shredded mexican cheese, plus more for for topping
4 large bell peppers
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package instructions, you will need to measure out 2 cups.
  • Place cooked brown rice, red onion, black beans, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, and 1 cup of cheese in a bowl, stir to combine
  • Cut tops off of peppers and remove inner seeds and ribs
  • Place peppers in crockpot and distribute filling evenly
  • Pour 1/2 cup of water into bottom of crockpot so the peppers are sitting in the water
  • Cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours
  • In the last 10 minutes, remove lid and top peppers with additional cheese. Cover and allow cheese to melt
  • Serve topped with hot sauce or salsa, fresh lime juice, sour cream, and tortilla chips

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 27 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 373 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

VEGETARIAN SLOW COOKER SOUTHWESTERN STUFFED PEPPERS (PLUS VEGAN OPTION)



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A delicious slow-cooked stuffed bell pepper recipe. Mexican flavors with rice, pinto beans, and enchilada sauce make these a wonderful weekend meal! Skip the cheese for a vegan, lactose-free version.

Provided by Raquel Smith

Categories     Vegetarian

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 ribs celery, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 cups cooked and cooled white rice
1 15-oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 medium or large ripe tomato, diced (about 1/2 lb)
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo, minced
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
5 large bell peppers (make sure they stand up on end!)
1/2 cup enchilada sauce
1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring often, until they start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or so, then remove from the heat. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
  • Place the rice, beans, corn, tomato, chipotle pepper, and cooked onion mixture in a large bowl and stir together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and pith. Spoon the rice mixture into each of the peppers, packing lightly. If you want to add cheese, fill a pepper halfway, add some shredded cheese, then fill to the top. Do not add cheese on top yet.
  • Place the bell peppers in a slow cooker. Fill the area around the peppers with about 1/2 inch of water (I used 2 cups; be careful not to get any water inside the peppers) and cook on low for 3.5-4 hours, until they are easily pierced with a fork but still hold their shape. If you prefer your peppers with a bit of crunch, go for the shorter time. In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add cheese on top if you like and cook until melted.
  • Remove the peppers from the cooker with tongs. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons enchilada sauce onto the top of each pepper and serve immediately, with more enchilada sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pepper, Calories 578 calories, Sugar 91.7 g, Sodium 396.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 115.7 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 12.8 g, Cholesterol 15 mg

SOUTHWEST CROCK POT STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Kelley Grant

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bells peppers
1 can Wolf® Brand Chili
1 1/2 cup rice (not instant)
1 oz can of southwest corn
1-2 cups water
1/2 cup of cheese
cilantro for topping

Steps:

  • Cut the tops and de-seed the bell peppers.
  • Mix together the can of Wolf® Brand Chili, the rice and the corn.
  • Scoop the mixture into the peppers.
  • Place the peppers in the crock pot and add the water.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for about 3 hours.
  • Cover with cheese the last 5 minutes.
  • Let cool and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 15 milligrams cholesterol, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 242 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar

SLOW-COOKED SOUTHWEST STUFFED PEPPERS - VEGETARIAN



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Entered for safe-keeping. From Michelle Gurnsey in Taste of Home Healthy Cooking Dec/Jan 2010. High fiber, no parboiling, and Southwest flavor: this is my kind of dish. Note: this dish only takes 3-4 hours to cook in the slow-cooker.

Provided by KateL

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium sweet red peppers or 4 medium green bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds and pith removed
15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (1 cup)
3/4 cup salsa
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/3 cup uncooked converted long grain rice
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and white pith. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, combine the beans, cheese, salsa, onion, corn, rice, chili powder and cumin. Spoon into peppers. Place in 5-quart slow cooker coated with cooking spray.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 3-4 hours or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.2, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 466.1, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 7.5, Protein 18.4

SOUTHWEST STYLE VEGETABLE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS - CROCK POT



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We like to go 'meatless' once in awhile. The flavorful combination of ingredients in the stuffing is so hearty, you won't be asking "where's the beef?"

Provided by shelbyrose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 medium green bell peppers, washed, cored and seeded

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, beans, rice, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, corn, onion, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, pepper and salt; mix well.
  • Fill each pepper with about 1 cup of the vegetable mixture.
  • Place in a 5 quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.

SLOW-COOKER STUFFED PEPPERS



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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

5 large red, orange or yellow bell peppers
1 pound 90-percent lean ground beef
One 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese (from one 8-ounce block)
1 cup cooked medium-grain white rice
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Sour cream, for serving

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



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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

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked rice
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed (reserve tops)
⅓ cup water

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

SLOW-COOKER STUFFED PEPPERS



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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

6 large bell peppers
1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)

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

Tips:

  • Choose bell peppers that are firm and brightly colored.
  • To easily remove the seeds and ribs from the bell peppers, cut them in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the insides.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the stuffed bell peppers in a Dutch oven over medium heat for about 1 hour.
  • Serve the stuffed bell peppers with your favorite sides, such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Southwest-style vegetable-stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. The bell peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of vegetables, black beans, corn, and spices, and then cooked in a slow cooker until tender. This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. Serve the stuffed bell peppers with your favorite sides, such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables, and enjoy a delicious and healthy meal.

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