Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color you prefer)
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or plant-based ground meat)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare bell peppers by rinsing, slicing off tops, and removing seeds.
- Cook ground meat in a skillet with onion and garlic until browned.
- Mix cooked meat with rice, tomatoes, seasonings, and adjust to taste.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the filling and place in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until peppers are tender.
- Serve garnished with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Customize the filling with your favorite spices or vegetables.
- For extra cheesiness, add more cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free rice)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, slow cooker, easy dinner, hearty meal