Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers
A Taste of Home: Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers with a Cheesy Twist
Fill vibrant peppers with a mix of seasoned ground beef, rice, and herbs, placing them in a slow cooker with broth and tomato sauce. Cook on low for 6-7 hours, top with melted cheese, and savour a flavourful, versatile meal.
Servings4 people
TEMPLow Setting on Slow Cooker
Per Serving
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (Capsicums) any color you prefer
- 1 pound 450g lean ground beef
- 1 cup 240ml cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14.5 oz / 410g diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup 240ml beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup 240ml tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup 240ml shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheese of your choice)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Bell Peppers:
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Rinse them well.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add the diced tomatoes, cooked rice, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Stuff the Peppers:
- Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture.
Slow Cooker Assembly:
- Place the stuffed peppers in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix the beef or vegetable broth with the tomato sauce.
- Pour the broth and tomato sauce mixture around the stuffed peppers in the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low:
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 6-7 hours or until the bell peppers are tender.
Add Cheese and Serve:
- About 15-20 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
- Close the slow cooker lid and let the cheese melt.
Serve:
- Carefully remove the stuffed peppers from the slow cooker.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Using a slow cooker makes this dish convenient and allows the flavours to meld together beautifully. Enjoy your Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers with ground beef and rice!