Description
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers are the perfect weeknight meal, combining vibrant bell peppers with a savory filling of ground beef, rice, and zesty tomato sauce. This dish is not only convenient to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making it a family favorite. With minimal prep time and the ability to customize the filling to suit your preferences, these stuffed peppers are ideal for meal prep or an impressive dinner for guests. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy night in or hosting a potluck, these delightful stuffed peppers will surely be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium-large bell peppers
- ½ pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz can tomato sauce (divided)
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella, divided)
Instructions
- Prepare the bell peppers by slicing off the tops and removing membranes and seeds.
- Optionally brown the ground beef in the Instant Pot using the Sauté function. Add chopped onion if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef (browned or uncooked), cooked rice, chopped onion, diced tomatoes, ¼ cup of tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and half of the cheese. Mix well.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the metal trivet inside.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling mixture and place them upright on the trivet. Top each with tomato sauce.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 16 minutes (if using uncooked meat) or 8 minutes (if browned).
- Release pressure carefully and check that each pepper's center reaches at least 165°F. Top with remaining cheese and cover briefly to melt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg