Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

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Discover the best way to make dinner with this Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers recipe! With vibrant bell peppers, savory ground beef, and a cheesy twist, this crock pot dinner is easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a busy weeknight!

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time3 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 643kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

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Ingredients

5 large bell peppers (any color, or a combination of colors)
1 lb ground beef
½ cup yellow onion (finely diced)
4 tsp garlic (minced)
1½ cups white rice (cooked)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (drained)
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp mustard powder
½ tsp salt
1½ cups Colby Jack Cheese

Instructions

Cut the tops off the bell peppers. Remove and dispose of the seeds and membranes from the inside of the peppers. Set aside.
In a large skillet, over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Brown until no pink remains. Drain off excess fat and turn off the heat.
Add cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, black pepper, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and ½ cup of Colby Jack cheese. Mix until well combined.
Spoon the filling into the bell peppers and place them in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add ½ cup of water to the bottom of the crock pot.
Cover and cook on high for 2½-3½ hours or low for 5-6 hours.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper. Cover with the lid and allow it to melt.
Serve while hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

You can use different types of meat, such as ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground Italian sausage.
Including a small amount of water in the slow cooker aids in generating steam, which promotes even cooking of the peppers and helps maintain their moisture.

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