Classic beef- and rice-stuffed peppers are now easier to make than ever with some help from your slow cooker. Check our How-To Article for step by step guide.
Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers
2016-01-11 20:13:43
Serves 6
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
6 hr 15 min
Ingredients
- 6 large bell peppers
- 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
- 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (5 oz)
Instructions
- Trim tops off bell peppers; remove ribs and seeds. Set aside.
- Place beef in large bowl; set aside.
- In 6-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add chopped onion. Cook until onion softens, stirring every few minutes. Add garlic; cook 60 seconds. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
- Add rice, salt and pepper to beef. Add cooked onion and garlic; mix to combine. Stuff peppers with beef mixture; arrange in slow cooker. Pour tomato sauce over peppers.
- Cook on Low heat setting 6 hours; last 30 minutes of cooking, top peppers with cheese.
Notes
- * Use any good melting cheese you like! Mozzarella, Jack or even pepper Jack would all be delicious substitutes.
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