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Instant Pot Recipe For Stuffed Green Peppers

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Description

Stuffed green peppers are a classic recipe that can be made in the Instant Pot. This dish is a great option for an easy, yet delicious meal. It can be served as a main dish, a side dish, or even as a filling for tacos or burritos. The peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and rice, and then cooked in the Instant Pot until the peppers are tender. This Instant Pot recipe for stuffed green peppers is flavorful, filling, and sure to satisfy.

Prep Time

Prepping the ingredients for this Instant Pot recipe for stuffed green peppers is easy and only takes about 10 minutes. You'll need to brown the ground beef, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the tomatoes. Once all of the ingredients are prepped, the dish can be assembled and cooked in the Instant Pot.

Cook Time

Cooking the stuffed green peppers in the Instant Pot is quick and easy. Once the ingredients have been prepped, the dish only needs to cook for about 15 minutes. The peppers will be tender and the filling will be cooked through. It's a great way to get a delicious meal on the table in no time.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 large bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Set the Instant Pot to the "Saute" setting. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.

2. Add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

3. Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture. Place the stuffed peppers in the Instant Pot. Close and lock the lid.

4. Set the Instant Pot to "Manual" setting and cook for 15 minutes. When the cooking time is done, allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.

5. Sprinkle each pepper with shredded cheese and chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Notes

This dish can also be cooked in the oven. To do so, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake the stuffed peppers for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.

Nutrition: Per Serving

  • Calories: 456
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 51g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Sodium: 486mg

Recipe Tips

  • Feel free to use any type of ground meat in this recipe. Ground turkey, chicken, or even sausage would work great.
  • If you don't like green peppers, you can use any type of bell pepper for this recipe.
  • For extra flavor, you can add some diced jalapenos or a few dashes of hot sauce to the filling.
  • To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free rice or quinoa in place of the white rice.
  • This dish can be served with a side of salad, steamed veggies, or even a piece of garlic bread.

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