Description
Discover the delicious and hearty Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers, a perfect fall crockpot recipe that combines nutritious ingredients with convenience. This budget-friendly dish is ideal for cozy autumn dinners and meal prep, offering a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (preferably red, yellow, or orange for color)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (or cauliflower rice for a healthier option)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in the crockpot, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
- Remove from crockpot, garnish with herbs, and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use large bell peppers to comfortably hold the stuffing.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground meat with black beans, lentils, or plant-based protein.
- Customize with different cheese types or additional herbs for variety.
- Make ahead and store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg